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
corpusclea minute particle
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
enhanceheighten
vieto strive for superiority : contend
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem