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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|---|---|
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
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