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 |
|---|---|
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |