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
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
gerontocracyrule by elders
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
dissensiondisagreement
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering