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
plauditan act or round of applause
incognitowith one's identity concealed
egregiousconspicuous
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery