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.

Random words

WordMeaning
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
contrivancea thing contrived
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments