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recount

verb/rɪˈkaʊnt/

definition

to tell or describe in detail again

example

After winning the championship, the coach decided to recount the key moments of the game to the media.

synonyms
narratedescribe
word origin — The word 'recount' comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'count' from Latin 'computare,' meaning 'to calculate or count.'

recount, encroach, substantiate, underscore, condescend: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 148. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. recount · verb/rɪˈkaʊnt/

    to tell or describe in detail again

    After winning the championship, the coach decided to recount the key moments of the game to the media.

    Synonyms: narrate, describe

    Origin: The word 'recount' comes from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'count' from Latin 'computare,' meaning 'to calculate or count.'

  2. encroach · verb/ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/

    to intrude on a person's territory or rights

    The new housing development began to encroach on the protected wildlife habitat, threatening the local ecosystem.

    Synonyms: intrude, infringe, trespass

    Origin: Originates from the Old French 'encrocher' meaning 'to seize', from 'croche' meaning 'hook'.

  3. substantiate · verb/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/

    to provide evidence to support the truth or validity of something

    The scientist was able to substantiate her findings with a series of experiments that confirmed her hypothesis.

    Synonyms: validate, confirm, verify

    Origin: from Latin 'substantiare', combining 'substantia' (substance) and the suffix '-ate'

  4. underscore · verb/ˌʌndərˈskɔr/

    to emphasize or highlight something

    The recent study underscores the importance of regular exercise for maintaining mental health.

    Synonyms: underline, highlight, emphasize

    Origin: The term 'underscore' derives from the combination of 'under' and 'score', where 'score' originally meant to mark or draw a line.

  5. condescend · verb/ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/

    to show feelings of superiority by treating others as inferior

    Despite his expertise, he often condescends to his colleagues during meetings, making them feel inferior with his dismissive comments.

    Synonyms: patronize, deign, disdain

    Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'condescendere' meaning 'to descend together, to yield'.