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
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
crossbreedhybridize