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
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
nourishnurture
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout