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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WordMeaning
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
hypochondriachypochondriacal
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
itineranttraveling from place to place
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
bluffhaving a broad flattened front