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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| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
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| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
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| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
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