palpitate
verb
To beat rapidly and strongly; to tremble or shake with fear or excitement; to flutter or throb.
Etymology
From Latin palpitare meaning "to throb, flutter," frequentative of palpare (to touch gently, stroke), suggesting repeated gentle movement.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Her heart palpitated with excitement as she opened the acceptance letter."
- 2.
"The hummingbird's wings palpitated so fast they were nearly invisible."
- 3.
"He felt his pulse palpitate after climbing the stairs."
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Fun Fact
Heart palpitations can be triggered by caffeine, stress, or medical conditions. A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute during flight - the fastest of any animal relative to body size.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (P, A, L, P, I, T, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Words ending in "TE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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