Covert
mediumKOH-vert
adjective
Definition
Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret
Examples
“The spy conducted covert operations behind enemy lines.”
“There was a covert campaign to discredit the candidate.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Categories
GRE Tip
Covert is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "clandestine" or "surreptitious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "overt".
Related GRE Words
stealthy
Behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner
clandestine
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
surreptitious
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
shrouded
Covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
veiled
Partially concealed or disguised
furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble
Master covert and 800+ GRE words
Learn through stories, practice with real GRE questions, and never forget with spaced repetition.