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 |
|---|---|
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
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| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
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