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
discloseto make known or public
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
precipitantprecipitate
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
docileeasily taught
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
limnto draw or paint on a surface