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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| comprise | to be made up of |