Surreptitious
Adjective
/ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
English Definition
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done in a secret way, often because you want to hide something.
เคนเคฟเคเคฆเฅ เค เคฐเฅเคฅ: गुप्त, चोरी-छिपे, गोपनीय, छिपा हुआ
๐ก How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Imagine a student trying to sneakily finish writing on a cheat sheet during an exam. They quickly whisper to their friend, "Sir, wrap this up!" The sound 'Sir-rep-tish-us' (Sir, wrap this up) reminds you of doing something secretly and quickly to avoid getting caught by the 'Sir' (teacher).
๐ Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The politician made a surreptitious donation to the campaign, hoping to avoid public scrutiny."
๐ข Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Clandestine
Furtive
Stealthy
Covert
Secret
๐ด Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Overt
Open
Public
Frank
Obvious
๐ More Exam Vocabulary
Garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; fond of talking.Benevolent
Well meaning and kindly; characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.Sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.Sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently difficult or challenging situation; cheerfully confident.Pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.Lassitude
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy or enthusiasm.
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