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metamorphismnoun	(zoology) The process by which insects develop through life stages, for example, those of embryo, larva, pupa and imago. The life cycle of the butterfly is one of complete metamorphosis, in which the embryo grows within the egg, hatches into the larval stage caterpillar, enters the pupal stage within its chrysalis, and finally emerges as an adult butterfly imago.
granulitenoun	(geology) A fine-grained metamorphic rock composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnets.
greenschistnoun	(petrology) A metamorphic rock formed at low temperature and pressure, often with an abundance of green minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote.
amphibolitenoun	Any of a class of metamorphic rocks composed mainly of amphibole with some quartz etc.
lookverb	To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
aspectnoun	Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
appearancenoun	The way something looks; personal presence
facenoun	(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
visagenoun	Countenance; one's face.
expressionnoun	The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
configurationnoun	The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
demeanornoun	(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviors (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
airnoun	(uncountable) The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases.
characternoun	(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
formnoun	(heading, physical) To do with shape.
profilenoun	(countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
countenancenoun	Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
physiognomynoun	The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
miennoun	(countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
exteriornoun	Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.