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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nicetythe quality or state of being nice
droopto hang or incline downward
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
zealota zealous person
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pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
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cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
apiarya place where bees are kept
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage