Clandestine
Meaning: Kept secret or done secretively, especially illicitly.
Example
- They held clandestine meetings to plan the surprise party.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “clandestine”?
Answer: C) Kept secret or done secretively, especially illicitly.
“Clandestine” means: Kept secret or done secretively, especially illicitly.
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