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
facadethe front of a building
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick