resit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːsɪt/
KK: /ˈriːsɪt/
noun
Definition
A second chance to take an exam or test after failing it the first time.
Example
After failing the math exam, she scheduled a resit for next month.
Conversation
Did you hear about the upcoming resit for that exam we both took?
Yeah, I heard it's next month. Are you planning to take it?
I think I will, I really want to improve my grade.
That's a good idea! A resit could really help boost your score.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
retake
reexamination
reassessment
Antonyms
pass
success
completion
verb
Definition
To take an exam again after not passing it the first time.
Example
After failing the math test, she decided to resit it in the summer.
Tense Forms
Past: resat
Past Participle: resat
Conversation
I heard you have to resit that math exam next week.
Yeah, I didn't do well the first time around.
I think you'll do better this time; you’ve been studying hard.
Root Explanation
Resit is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sistere" (meaning to stand). The word means to stand again or to stand up against something, often in the context of opposition or resistance.
Memory Tip
Think of standing 'again' ('re-') to remember that 'resit' means to stand up against something.
Visually Confused Words
resuit
rest
reit
revisit
resplit
respite
reshift
reposit