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
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
convoketo call together to a meeting
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
veracioustruthful
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination