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
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion