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
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages