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 |
|---|---|
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
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| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
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