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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |