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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |