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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cue | the letter q |
rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
haunt | to visit often : frequent |
relish | characteristic flavor |
defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |