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
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
slougha place of deep mud or mire
coincorner
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay