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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penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
frigidintensely cold
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick