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 |
|---|---|
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| progeny | descendants |
| plane | airplane |