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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WordMeaning
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace