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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |