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
unregeneratenot regenerate
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse