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
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
vitalof the utmost importance