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

WordMeaning
psychea princess loved by Cupid
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
affirmationthe act of affirming
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.