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 |
|---|---|
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| convention | agreement |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |