the ability to bring a thought or memory back into consciousness
example
His remarkable recall allowed him to remember every detail of the conversation they had last week.
synonyms
recollection,memory,remembrance
word origin — from Middle English 'recallen', from Old French 'recaller', from Latin 'recallere', combining 're-' meaning 'back' and 'callere' meaning 'to call'
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 27
Set 27 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: recall, exaggeration, superiority, genuineness, lid. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
recall · noun/rɪˈkɔl/
the ability to bring a thought or memory back into consciousness
His remarkable recall allowed him to remember every detail of the conversation they had last week.
Synonyms: recollection,memory,remembrance
Origin: from Middle English 'recallen', from Old French 'recaller', from Latin 'recallere', combining 're-' meaning 'back' and 'callere' meaning 'to call'
exaggeration · noun/ɪɡˈzædʒ.əˌreɪ.ʃən/
an overstatement or representation that enhances or distorts the truth
His claim that he ran a marathon in under two hours is a clear exaggeration, as no one has achieved such a feat yet.
Synonyms: overstatement, embellishment, hyperbole
Origin: from the Latin 'exaggerare', meaning 'to increase' or 'to burden', which is composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'aggerare' meaning 'to heap up'.
superiority · noun/suːˌpɪr.iˈɔr.ɪ.ti/
the state of being superior or better than others
The team's superiority in skills and strategy allowed them to dominate the competition.
Synonyms: dominance, superiority, excellence
Origin: From Latin 'superior', meaning 'higher' or 'greater', derived from 'super' which means 'above'.
genuineness · noun/ˈdʒɛnju̇ɪnəs/
the quality of being authentic or real
The genuineness of her apology made it clear that she truly regretted her actions.
Synonyms: authenticity, legitimacy, validity
Origin: The word 'genuineness' is derived from the Latin word 'genuinus,' meaning 'native' or 'natural,' which is associated with the notion of being authentic or real.
lid · noun/lɪd/
a cover for the top of a container
She placed a tight lid on the pot to keep the stew hot and flavorful.
Synonyms: cover, cap, top
Origin: Middle English 'lidde', probably derived from Old Norse 'líð', meaning 'a covering'.