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
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag