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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
cullto select from a group : choose