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
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
transpireto take place : go on
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
delusivelikely to delude
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
blackballto vote against
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable