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
engenderbeget
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
divaprima donna
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
depleteto empty of a principal substance
overblownpast the prime of bloom