Stealthy
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adjective
Definition
Behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner
Examples
“The stealthy cat crept toward its prey.”
“They made a stealthy approach to avoid detection.”
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GRE Tip
Stealthy is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "furtive" or "surreptitious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "overt".
Related GRE Words
covert
Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret
clandestine
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
surreptitious
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
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
itinerant
Traveling from place to place
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