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
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
countenancelook
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
plightto put or give in pledge : engage