GRE Word List

BRAND

a charred piece of wood

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

Random words

WordMeaning
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
boostto push or shove up from below
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
adjurationa solemn oath