GRE Word List
SHIFT
change position or place; exchange (one thing) for another; change in direction or position; Ex. shift the stolen goods; N. group of workers which takes turns with other groups; working period of such a group
The meaning of the word shift is change position or place; exchange (one thing) for another; change in direction or position; Ex. shift the stolen goods; N. group of workers which takes turns with other groups; working period of such a group.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onus | burden; responsibility |
| barterer | trader; V. barter: trade; exchange good for other goods rather than money |
| emancipate | set free; liberate |
| desiccate | dry up |
| indigenous | native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World |
| propitious | favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign |
| clown | act stupidly; play the fool; N. |
| detrimental | harmful; damaging; N. detriment |
| obloquy | slander; disgrace; infamy |
| superimpose | place over something else |
