GRE Word List
RECONNAISSANCE
a preliminary survey to gain information
The meaning of the word reconnaissance is a preliminary survey to gain information.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |