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
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
desiccateto dry up
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
concentrichaving a common center
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God