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
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
outstripto go faster or farther than
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
nethersituated down or below : lower
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
caterto provide a supply of food
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb