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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avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
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sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
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