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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WordMeaning
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rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
amalgama mixture of different elements
compulsorymandatory
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
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testyeasily annoyed : irritable