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
exegesisexposition
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
smughighly self-satisfied
tawnyof the color tawny
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
influxa coming in
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing