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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |