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
convoketo call together to a meeting
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
retrenchcut down
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
forlornbereft
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
remittancea sum of money remitted
promptto move to action : incite