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
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
rusea wily subterfuge