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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
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
anachronisman error in chronology
writsomething written : writing
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
manumitto release from slavery
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
compellingthat compels: such as
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place