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 |
|---|---|
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| actuary | clerk |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |