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
raspto rub with something rough
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
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siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
avowto declare assuredly
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
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