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
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
narrativesomething that is narrated : story