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
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
dynamogenerator
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
ephemerallasting a very short time
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
purgeto clear of guilt
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament