GRE Word List

OSCILLATE

to swing backward and forward like a pendulum

The meaning of the word oscillate is to swing backward and forward like a pendulum.

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tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
laudpraise
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
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lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance