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
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification