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
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
myriadten thousand
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function