GRE Word List
TRANSITION
a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
The meaning of the word transition is a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| writ | something written : writing |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |