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
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
dissipateto break up and drive off
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
foppishfoolish
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered