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
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
migrantone that migrates: such as
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
engenderbeget
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)