GRE Word List
FIREBRAND
a piece of burning wood
The meaning of the word firebrand is a piece of burning wood.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| dominate | rule |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |