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
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
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cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
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pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
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