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
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of