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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| dint | force |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |