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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unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
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chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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