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Difficulty: HardIsolated Word Synonyms

Which word is closest in meaning to SURREPTITIOUS?

  1. A
    Superstitious
  2. SecretiveAnswer
  3. C
    Forthright
  4. D
    Suspicious

Answer

Secretive
The word 'surreptitious' means kept secret or done by stealth. Therefore, 'secretive' is the most accurate synonym among the choices.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the precise definition and grammatical form of the target word.
The adjective 'surreptitious' denotes behavior that is stealthy, clandestine, or kept secret.
Establishing the exact definition allows for accurate matching among closely related vocabulary terms.
2
Evaluate the answer choices against the target definition to isolate the exact synonym.
'Secretive' aligns directly with the core meaning of stealth and concealment, while 'forthright' is an antonym, 'superstitious' is a phonetically similar term, and 'suspicious' describes distrust rather than covert behavior.
Distinguishing between direct synonyms, antonym distractors, and phonetic false friends prevents incorrect selections.

Key Concept

Identifying isolated word synonyms through precise definition and distractor discrimination.
Estimated Time:30s
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