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
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
osseousbony
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner