GRE Word List

METAMORPHOSIS

change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means

The meaning of the word metamorphosis is change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means.

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WordMeaning
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
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kudospraise given for achievement
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
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