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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.

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

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 148

Set 148 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: recount, encroach, substantiate, underscore, condescend. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  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, recount

    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'.