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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magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
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circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
wrenchto move with a violent twist
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey