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).

Random words

WordMeaning
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
quotidianoccurring every day
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
fraileasily led into evil
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel