GRE Word List
CLANDESTINE
marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
The meaning of the word clandestine is marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| fervid | very hot : burning |