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
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
applicationan act of applying:
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
climeclimate
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)