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
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
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corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
underhandin a clandestine manner
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
intermediarymediator