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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| sidetrack | siding |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| leery | suspicious |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |