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
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
sybaritevoluptuary
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful