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 |
|---|---|
| rank | relative standing or position |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| prattle | prate |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |