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 |
|---|---|
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| bent | unenclosed grassland |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |