GRE Word List

PARAPHRASE

a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form

The meaning of the word paraphrase is a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form.

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WordMeaning
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
compilationthe act or process of compiling
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold