GRE Word List
RECONNAISSANCE
a preliminary survey to gain information
The meaning of the word reconnaissance is a preliminary survey to gain information.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |