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
fallibleliable to be erroneous
denizeninhabitant
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
connivancethe act of conniving
glazeto furnish or fit with glass