GRE Word List
METAMORPHOSIS
change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
The meaning of the word metamorphosis is change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dyspeptic | suffering from indigestion; N. dyspepsia: indigestion; difficulty in digesting food |
| scion | detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant |
| infidel | unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion) |
| dissident | dissenting (with an opinion, a group, or a government); rebellious; N. |
| incarnation | act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation |
| antithesis | contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical |
| ambidextrous | capable of using either hand with equal ease |
| parasite | animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside |
| opus | work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera |
| prodigal | wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality |
