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
drasticacting rapidly or violently
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
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lugubriousmournful
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inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
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