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
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
severto put or keep apart : divide
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
dementedmad
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation