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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pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work