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
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
breadthdistance from side to side : width
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer