GRE Word List

FURTIVE

done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious

The meaning of the word furtive is done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious.

Random words

WordMeaning
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
anodyneserving to alleviate pain