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.

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WordMeaning
communalof or relating to one or more communes
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
facileeasily accomplished or attained
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
fallibleliable to be erroneous
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art