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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
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| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |