GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

Random words

WordMeaning
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
imprecationcurse
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep