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
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
cavalcadea procession (see procession
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
meagerhaving little flesh : thin