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
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
flirtto move erratically : flit
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded