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
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
piscatorialpiscatory
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear