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.

Random words

WordMeaning
antithesisthe direct opposite
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
bevya large group or collection
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent