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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
encompassinclude
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit