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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
circleta little circle
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression