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
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
wontaccustomed
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry