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
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
corrugatedhaving corrugations
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
ensconceshelter
gapeto open the mouth wide