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 |
|---|---|
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
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| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |