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
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
rarefiedbeing less dense
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur