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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retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
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incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery