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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philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
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suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
constitutionthe 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
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
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