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
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence