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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |