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
smeara viscous or sticky substance
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
guilelessinnocent
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
braidto make from braids
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
sciondescendant
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide