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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interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
depleteto empty of a principal substance
scintillaspark
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
hydrophobiarabies
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up