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
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
direexciting horror
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
occidentwest
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
brochurepamphlet