GRE Word List

SHIFT

to exchange for or replace by another : change

The meaning of the word shift is to exchange for or replace by another : change.

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WordMeaning
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
primaloriginal
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation