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
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
concentrichaving a common center
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
flukeflatfish
riderone that rides
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
impoverishto make poor
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient