GRE Word List
BRANDISH
to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
The meaning of the word brandish is to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| wont | accustomed |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
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