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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |