GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

The meaning of the word brand is a charred piece of wood.

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WordMeaning
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain