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
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
ruffiana brutal person : bully
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
asunderinto parts
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself