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
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
emulateto strive to equal or excel
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object