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

WordMeaning
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
quizzicalcomically quaint
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate