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

WordMeaning
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
apparentopen to view : visible
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
recipientone that receives : receiver
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
adjurationa solemn oath