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
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
groovea long narrow channel or depression
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)