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
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
irremediablenot remediable
reciprocateto give and take mutually
consignto give over to another's care
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
hovelan open shed or shelter
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext