GRE Word List
RECONNAISSANCE
a preliminary survey to gain information
The meaning of the word reconnaissance is a preliminary survey to gain information.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| niggle | trifle |
| realm | kingdom |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |