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
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog