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
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
kaleidoscopean 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
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
writsomething written : writing
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish