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
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
diademcrown
besiegeto surround with armed forces
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
felonone who has committed a felony
provenanceorigin