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
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
besiegeto surround with armed forces
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
promptto move to action : incite
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area