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.

Random words

WordMeaning
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
progenydescendants
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
bogwet spongy ground
paragona model of excellence or perfection
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain