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 |
|---|---|
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| brevity | shortness of duration |