GRE Word List

OVERSEE

survey

The meaning of the word oversee is survey.

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WordMeaning
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
grillto broil on a grill
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
quadrupedan animal having four feet
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative