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surreptitious

IPA pronunciation: /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/

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Russian meaning

Тайный, скрытый

English definition

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Example

Any surreptitious communication during test sessions voids scores.

Collocations

surreptitious glance
surreptitious recording
surreptitious action

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