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8 Cards in this Set
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clandestine
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Definition: adjective. hidden, secret, concealed.
Example Sentence: 1) Hanssen revealed the FBI's CLANDESTINE plan to build a tunnel under the Russian embassy in Washington. |
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covert
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Def.: adj. secret, hidden.
Ex. Sen.: 1) Under cover of darkness, the illegal immigrants slipped COVERTLY across the border. |
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furtive
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Def.: adj. sneaky.
Ex. Sen.: 1) Before Ben stole a FURTIVE peek at Marge's answer sheet, he made sure no one was looking. |
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inconspicuous
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Def.: adj. hardly noticeable.
Ex. Sen.: 1) Because the bandit made the mistake of wearing a CONSPICUOUS red hat during the holdup, he was arrested almost immediately. |
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sly
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Def.: adj. underhanded, furtive.
Ex. Sen.: 1) All summer Jojo played pool on the SLY. By September no one realized how skillful he'd become. 2) At the candy counter, Cal reached for a candy bar and SLYLY stuffed it into his pocket. |
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stealthy
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Def.: adj. secretive, sly.
Ex. Sen.: 1) Using STEALTH, the Navy SEALs avoided detection and blew up the enemy ship. |
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surreptitious
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Def.: adj. done or made in a secret, stealthy way.
Ex. Sen.: 1) During the test, Damian SURREPTITIOUSLY studied the answer sheet he had taped to the palm of his hand. |
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unobtrusive
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Def.: adj. inconspicuous; not easily noticed.
Ex. Sen.: 1) Sophie hates being noticed, so she wears the most UNOBTRUSIVE clothes imaginable. |
