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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
irreverencelack of reverence
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
compellingthat compels: such as
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake