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
welterwrithe
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
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betrayto lead astray
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amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
exegesisexposition