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
declivitydownward inclination
snivelto run at the nose
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
reprisea musical repetition:
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific