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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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
submissivesubmitting to others
juncturea point of time
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices