GRE Word List
FIREBRAND
piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble
The meaning of the word firebrand is piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| titular | of a title; in name only; nominal; having the title of an office without the obligations; Ex. titular head of the company |
| maelstrom | violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream |
| pummel | pommel; beat or pound with fists |
| trunk | main wooden stem of a tree; human body excluding the head and limbs; torso; prehensile nose of an elephant |
| disparage | belittle |
| discord | conflict; lack of harmony; dissonance (when musical notes are played) |
| coy | shy (flirtatiously); showing a (pretended) lack of self-confidence; modest; coquettish; CF. job offer를 받았을 때 |
| congenial | pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather |
| quandary | dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go. |