GRE Word List

THROB

to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity

The meaning of the word throb is to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity.

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WordMeaning
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
slapdashhaphazard
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift