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
censurea judgment involving condemnation
compulsivehaving power to compel
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
bulgeto jut out : swell
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
discloseto make known or public
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak