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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |