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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WordMeaning
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
searbeing dried and withered
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance