GRE Word List

ROTE

the use of memory usually with little intelligence

The meaning of the word rote is the use of memory usually with little intelligence.

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engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
vieto strive for superiority : contend
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
interloperone that interlopes: such as
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment