GRE Word List

PALPITATE

to beat rapidly and strongly : throb

The meaning of the word palpitate is to beat rapidly and strongly : throb.

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reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
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weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
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