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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| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| foppish | foolish |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |