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
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
impuissanceweakness
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
smughighly self-satisfied
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink