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 |
|---|---|
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| lag | one that lags or is last |