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
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
impoliticnot politic : unwise
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors