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
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
tactfulhaving or showing tact
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen