What does rote and rot mean?

Jestephania · Tue Mar 13, 2007 23:32 pm *What does rote and rot mean?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #247 "Confusing Words test (20)", question 7

The garden table was made of black, ......... iron. It looks great with the other outdoor furniture on the patio.

(a) rote
(b) rot
(c) wrought

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #247 "Confusing Words test (20)", answer 7

The garden table was made of black, wrought iron. It looks great with the other outdoor furniture on the patio.

Correct answer: (c) wrought
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What does Rote, and rot means?

Jestephania

Linda · Tue Mar 13, 2007 23:51 pm *Rote and rot*

Hello,
The meaning of 'rote' is: the use of memory often with very little intelligence; an unthinking routine or repetition with little meaning or happiness involved.
'Rot' means: to decompose due to bacteria or fungi.
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Mister Micawber · Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:22 am *What does rote and rot mean?*

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