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
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
slanderto utter slander against : defame
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid