GRE Word List
BRAND
a charred piece of wood
The meaning of the word brand is a charred piece of wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| compelling | that compels: such as |