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1.

meta- change, after, beyond, between

metamorphosis- transformation, as by magic or sorcery.

               - a marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function.

-Biology Change in the form and often habits of an animal during normal,

development after theembryonic stage. Metamorphosisincludes, in insects, the 

transformation of a maggot into an adult fly and a caterpillar into a butterfly and, in 

amphibians, the changing of a tadpole into a frog.

(morph: form)

metaphysics-Philosophy The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, 

fact and value.

-the theoretical or first principles of a particular discipline

metaphysical poetry- is a term coined by the poet and critic Samuel Johnson to describe a loose group of English lyric poets of the 17th century, whose work was characterized by the inventive use of conceits, and by speculation about topics such as love or religion. These poets were not formally affiliated; most of them did not even know one another or read one another's work. Given this lack of coherence as a movement and the great diversity of style between poets, it has been suggested that calling them Baroque poets after their era might be more useful.

The most famous metaphysical poet- John Donne

2.

venerate-  is the act of honoring a saint, a person who has been identified as having a high degree of sanctity or holiness.  Angels are shown similar veneration in many religions. Philologically, "to venerate" derives from the Latin verb, venerare, meaning to regard with reverence and respect. (to mortal)

worship- is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. An act of

worship may be performed individually, in an informal or formal group, or by

a designated leader. (to immortal)

3.

grotesque-  characterized by ludicrous, repulsive, or incongruous distortion, as of 

appearance or manner. Synonyms: ugly.

 -outlandish or bizarre, as in character or appearance. Synonyms: fantastic.

twisted- something twisted or formed by twisting, especially:

a. a length of yarn, cord, or thread, especially a strong silk thread used mainly to bind 

the edges of buttonholes.

b. tobacco leaves processed into the form of a rope or roll.

c. a loaf of bread or other bakery product made from pieces of dough twisted together.

d. a sliver of citrus peel twisted over or dropped into a beverage for flavoring.

4.

con- together

conspiracy- an agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act.

contemporary- of the same time period as others.

convention- a gathering of people with a common interest.

5.

hemo- blood

hemorrhage- clotting of the blood. (出血)

hemorrhoids- swelling of the blood vessels.

hemoglobin- red blood particle. (血紅素)

6.

pre, pri- basic, fundamental

premier- another name for prime minister or first in status or importance; principal or chief.

principle- a basic truth, law, or assumption.  

-a rule or standard, especially of good behavior.

-the collectivity of moral or ethical standards or judgments.

7.

offender- a person who transgresses moral or civil law. (被告)

defender- a person who cares for persons or property. (辯護人)

8.

3D industry-

dangerous, dirty, difficult