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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
legerdemainsleight of hand
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
discomposeto destroy the composure of
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
slakesubside
uniquebeing the only one : sole
delugean overflowing of the land by water
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous