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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| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
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| compartment | a separate division or section |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
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| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
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