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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philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
garnishdecorate
tillerone that tills : cultivator
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
tactfulhaving or showing tact
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
itineranttraveling from place to place