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
induceto move by persuasion or influence
boostto push or shove up from below
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
obsessivetending to cause obsession
anarchyabsence of government
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time