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
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
cavalcadea procession (see procession
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy