GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
ferventvery hot : glowing
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
facadethe front of a building
solicitorone that solicits