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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bog | wet spongy ground |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |