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
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
conventionagreement
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony