GRE Word List
RECONNAISSANCE
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
The meaning of the word reconnaissance is survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plaudit | praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud |
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| enjoin | command; order; forbid |
| bastard | illegitimate child |
| faze | disconcert; dismay; embarrass |
| vigor | active strength; energy; enthusiasm; ADJ. vigorous |
| onomatopoeia | words formed in imitation of natural sounds |
| trinket | knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry |
| monograph | scholarly article |
| skiff | small light sailboat or rowboat |
