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 |
|---|---|
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |