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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preternaturalexisting outside of nature
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unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
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supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
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