Word Wednesday- December 18, 2013- Oscillate

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Today’s word is OSCILLATE. This word has several applications but they mostly mean the same thing-to swing or move.

A pendulum oscillates by moving in a rhythmic motion between two points and so do some fans- a table top fan can be set to oscillate which means turn its top part to cool different parts of the room. People can also oscillate by being indecisive on one of two positions, points of view or courses of action.

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