firebrand
/ˈfaɪərbrænd/
fire · brand
ˈfaɪər · brænd
English Definition
n. troublemaker, agitator
Significado en Español
incendiario, agitador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kẻ xúi giục, kẻ gây rối
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Example Sentence
The political firebrand was arrested.
那位煽动分子被逮捕了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fire(fire)+brand(symbol).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for firebrand?
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A
Innovator
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B
Rebel
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C
Peacemaker
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D
Conformist
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B — Rebel.
“firebrand” means n. troublemaker, agitator
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The fiery ______ stirred up the whole crowd with his angry speeches.
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A
firebrand
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B
peacemaker
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C
coward
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D
follower
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A — firebrand.
“firebrand” means n. troublemaker, agitator
Common questions about “firebrand”
What does “firebrand” mean?
firebrand — n. troublemaker, agitator. In Chinese: 煽动者，闹事分子.
How do you pronounce “firebrand”?
firebrand is pronounced /ˈfaɪərbrænd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fire · brand.
How do you use “firebrand” in a sentence?
The political firebrand was arrested. (那位煽动分子被逮捕了。)
What are synonyms for “firebrand”?
agitator, troublemaker — all close in meaning to firebrand (n. troublemaker, agitator).
Is “firebrand” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. firebrand appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “firebrand”?
fire(fire)+brand(symbol).
