GRE Word List
PALPITATE
to beat rapidly and strongly : throb
The meaning of the word palpitate is to beat rapidly and strongly : throb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| intuition | the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |