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
fortuitousoccurring by chance
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
viandan item of food
penchanta strong and continued inclination
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
maroona dark red
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune