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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listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
kudospraise given for achievement
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
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guilelessinnocent
countenancelook
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
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