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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| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
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| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| freebooter | pirate |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
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