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

WordMeaning
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
rallyto muster for a common purpose