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
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
predilectionan established preference for something
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group