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 |
|---|---|
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |