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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| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
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| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| beguile | hoodwink |
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| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |