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).

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robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
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incontinentnot continent: such as
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
executionerone who executes
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
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