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
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult