GRE Word List

SURREPTITIOUS

done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine

The meaning of the word surreptitious is done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine.

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WordMeaning
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
suppliantsupplicant
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia