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
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
spatefreshet
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
determinatehaving defined limits