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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |