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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| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
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| prattle | prate |
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| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
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