GRE words about change and transformation vocabulary
This study set contains advanced vocabulary related to change and transformation, ideal for GRE preparation. It includes words that describe processes of alteration, evolution, and metamorphosis across various contexts.
Quiz(56 questions)
1. What does 'metamorphosis' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(56)
Processes of Change(16)
metamorphosis
transformation
transmute
to change in form, nature, or substance
evolution
a gradual process of change
transition
the process of changing from one state to another
revolutionize
to change something radically or fundamentally
adaptation
the process of adjustment to new conditions
alteration
a change or modification
conversion
the process of changing from one form to another
modification
a change made to something to improve it
shift
to change or move from one position to another
transformation
a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
revamp
to give new and improved form or structure
metamorphose
to undergo a transformation
innovate
to introduce new ideas or methods
reform
to make changes in order to improve something
progression
the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state
States of Transformation(20)
metamorphosis
transformation
transmutation
conversion
evolution
development
transformation
change in form
conversion
change of form or function
revolution
dramatic change
mutation
change or alteration
adaptation
adjustment to new conditions
transfiguration
change in appearance or form
alteration
modification
shift
change in position or state
transition
process of change
flux
continuous change
remodeling
restructuring or altering
reinvention
creating a new version
overhaul
thorough examination and repair
revamp
improve or reconstruct
refinement
improvement or polishing
transcendence
going beyond limits
upheaval
a strong or violent change
Metaphorical Change(12)
metamorphosis
a transformation or change, especially one that is striking or dramatic
transmutation
the act of changing from one form or nature into another
catalyst
something that precipitates a change or brings about an effect
evolution
a gradual process of change and development
transformation
a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
shift
to change, move, or cause to change
flux
continuous change or movement
metaphorical shift
an abstract change in perspective or understanding
conversion
the process of changing something into a different state
revolution
a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions or ways of thinking
alteration
the process of making a change or adjustment
reformation
the action of making changes to something in order to improve it
Gradual vs. Abrupt Changes(8)
Gradual
Slow, steady change
Abrupt
Sudden or unexpected change
Incremental
Gradual increase or change
Cataclysmic
A sudden and violent change
Evolutionary
Gradual development or change
Jarring
Shocking or abrupt change
Subtle
Not immediately obvious change
Radical
Fundamental or drastic change
Questions in this Study Set(56)
1. What does 'metamorphosis' mean?
2. What does 'metamorphosis' mean?
3. What does metamorphosis mean?
4. What does 'Gradual' mean?
5. Which word means 'a process of change'?
6. Which word means 'the act of changing from one form or nature into another'?
7. Which word means to change in form, nature, or substance?
8. Which word means 'a sudden and violent change'?
9. What does 'evolution' mean?
10. In the sentence 'The catalyst for the change in policy was public opinion', what does 'catalyst' mean?
11. What does evolution mean?
12. What does 'Jarring' mean?
13. Which word means 'dramatic change'?
14. What does 'evolution' mean?
15. Which word means the process of changing from one state to another?
16. Which word means 'gradual increase or change'?
17. What does 'mutation' mean?
18. Which word means 'a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance'?
19. What does revolutionize mean?
20. What does 'Evolutionary' mean?
21. Which word means 'an adjustment to new conditions'?
22. In the sentence 'There was a significant shift in public opinion', what does 'shift' mean?
23. Which word means the process of adjustment to new conditions?
24. Which word means 'fundamental or drastic change'?
25. What does 'transfiguration' mean?
26. What does 'flux' mean?
27. What does alteration mean?
28. What does 'Subtle' mean?
29. Which word means 'thorough examination and repair'?
30. Which word means 'an abstract change in perspective or understanding'?
31. Which word means the process of changing from one form to another?
32. Which word means 'slow, steady change'?
33. What does 'shift' mean?
34. What does 'conversion' mean?
35. What does modification mean?
36. Which word means 'improvement or polishing'?
37. In the sentence 'The revolution in technology changed our lives dramatically', what does 'revolution' mean?
38. Which word means to change or move from one position to another?
39. What does 'flux' mean?
40. What does 'alteration' mean?
41. What does transformation mean?
42. Which word means 'creating a new version'?
43. Which word means 'the action of making changes to something in order to improve it'?
44. Which word means to give new and improved form or structure?
45. What does 'remodeling' mean?
46. What does metamorphose mean?
47. Which word means 'change in form or function'?
48. Which word means to introduce new ideas or methods?
49. What does 'upheaval' mean?
50. What does reform mean?
51. Which word means 'going beyond limits'?
52. Which word means the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state?
53. What does 'revamp' mean?
54. Which word means 'modification'?
55. What does 'transmutation' mean?
56. Which word means 'a strong or violent change'?
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