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
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
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bookishof or relating to books
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aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)