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
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
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headfirstwith the head foremost
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postulatedemand
embossto raise the surface of into bosses