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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| quisling | traitor |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |