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
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
heedto pay attention