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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| panoramic | of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as |
| portly | dignified |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| spate | freshet |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |