GRE Word List

SURVEILLANCE

close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)

The meaning of the word surveillance is close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective).

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symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
jibeto be in accord : agree
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
enraptureto fill with delight
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants