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
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
fervidvery hot : burning
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
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avowto declare assuredly
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murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
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