(1) Word: Reconnoiter
(2) Source of Word: Dictionary.com [Word of the Day]
(3) How the word was used: It was necessary to reconnoiter the corral, in order to ascertain if it was occupied.
(4) Definition: verb; To make an inspection or observation. / To inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy's strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes. / To examine or survey a region or area for engineering, geological, or other purposes.
(5) My sentence: The captain ordered the soldiers to reconnoiter the area before making their camp base there.
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