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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repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship