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 |
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| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
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| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| dingy | dirty |
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| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |