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rote

nounCommon GRE wordMore R words

mechanical repetition of something to be learned, without real understanding

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Rote in a sentence

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Learning the dates by rote, she could recite them but explain none of their significance.

Synonyms
repetitionmemorizationroutine
Antonyms
comprehensionunderstanding
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Rote (noun) means mechanical repetition of something to be learned, without real understanding
Here is rote used in an example sentence: "Learning the dates by rote, she could recite them but explain none of their significance."
Common synonyms for rote include repetition, memorization, routine.
Antonyms of rote include comprehension, understanding.
Rote is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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