the mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned
example
The students learned the poem by rote, reciting it over and over until it was committed to memory.
synonyms
memorizationrepetitionrehearsal
word origin — Late Middle English, from Old French 'route', which translates to a way or course, possibly related to the Latin 'rupta', meaning broken, which evolved in the context of habitual practices.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 238
Set 238 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: rote, spat, academician, scuffle, misnomer. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
rote · noun/roʊt/
the mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned
The students learned the poem by rote, reciting it over and over until it was committed to memory.
Synonyms: memorization, repetition, rehearsal
Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French 'route', which translates to a way or course, possibly related to the Latin 'rupta', meaning broken, which evolved in the context of habitual practices.
spat · noun/spæt/
a minor dispute or quarrel
After a brief spat over the dinner plans, they quickly made up and enjoyed their meal together.
Synonyms: argument, quarrel, disagreement
Origin: The word 'spat' originated in the early 19th century, believed to be a variant of 'spatter' or possibly derived from the dialectal term 'spat,' meaning to strike or hit lightly.
academician · noun/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.ʃən/
a member of an academy or learned society
The renowned academician was invited to give a keynote address at the international conference on climate change.
Synonyms: scholar, intellectual, researcher
Origin: The word 'academician' derives from the French 'académicien', which is based on the Latin 'Academicus' relating to the Academy, itself originating from the Greek 'Akademia', a place of study established by Plato.
scuffle · noun/ˈskʌf.əl/
a disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters
The scuffle broke out between the rival fans after the match ended.
Synonyms: fight, struggle, altercation
Origin: Originates from the late Middle English 'scuflen', meaning to push or shove.
misnomer · noun/ˌmɪsˈnoʊ.mɚ/
an incorrect or unsuitable name or term
Referring to the large, flightless bird as a 'turkey' is a misnomer that can lead to confusion about its true identity.
Synonyms: mislabel, wrong name, inaccurate term
Origin: from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'nomer' from Latin 'nomen', meaning 'name'