GRE Word List

TRANSMUTE

to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form

The meaning of the word transmute is to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form.

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WordMeaning
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
overtopen to view : manifest
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable