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
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
accessiblecapable of being reached
apostateone who commits apostasy
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
suppliantsupplicant
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion