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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|---|---|
| gust | the sensation of taste |
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| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
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| dart | a light spear |
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| tatter | to make ragged |
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