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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
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| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| viand | an item of food |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| convention | agreement |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |