GRE Word List
ROTE
repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
The meaning of the word rote is repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compost | mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost |
| phoenix | symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes |
| championship | position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion |
| temper | moderate; make less severe; tone down or restrain; toughen (steel) as by alternate heating and cooling |
| herbivorous | grain-eating; CF. herbivore |
| clipper | sailing vessel built for great speed |
| revelry | boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration |
| poseur | person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose |
| plume | feather, esp. large or showy one; something that rises into the air (like the shape of a feather); Ex. plume of smoke: ΉφΌΈ ±ΈΈ§ |
| surly | bad-tempered; rude; cross |
