palpitate vs teeter-totter

palpitate

verb
  • To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart. 

  • To shake tremulously 

  • To cause to beat strongly or rapidly. 

teeter-totter

verb
  • To ride a seesaw. 

noun
  • A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center. 

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