Shrouded
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adjective
Definition
Covered or enveloped so as to conceal from view
Examples
“The mountain was shrouded in mist.”
“Her past remained shrouded in mystery.”
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GRE Tip
Shrouded is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "veiled" or "obscured" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "exposed".
Related GRE Words
veiled
Partially concealed or disguised
covert
Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret
enigma
A puzzling person or thing; something mysterious or inexplicable
arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
enigmatic
Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
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