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Metamorphosis

/mˌɛtəˈmɔrfəsəs/
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(noun) A transformation, such as one performed by magic.

She's undergone a metamorphosis from a quiet, bookish girl to an outspoken feminist activist.
Since you met your new girlfriend, you've undergone a metamorphosis.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The butterfly undergoes a complete ____, changing from a caterpillar to a winged insect inside a protective chrysalis.

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