GRE Word List

RECONNAISSANCE

a preliminary survey to gain information

The meaning of the word reconnaissance is a preliminary survey to gain information.

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substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
extolto praise highly : glorify
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
pendingduring
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
antisepticopposing microbial infection
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act