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 |
|---|---|
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |