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
appriseto give notice to : tell
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction