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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repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
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