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.

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WordMeaning
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
exegesisexposition
depravitya corrupt act or practice
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle