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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
