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 |
|---|---|
| motility | the quality or state of being motile : capability of movement |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
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| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| plane | airplane |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |