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
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
choicethe act of choosing : selection
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
impenitentnot penitent
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice