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
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
mendicantbeggar
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
contagiona contagious disease
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
caninea conical pointed tooth