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
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
abbreviateto make briefer
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved