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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
propulsivetending or having power to propel
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
deliriuman acute (see acute
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
anarchyabsence of government
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights