Learn English Words the Easy Way Series – Surreptitious (adj)
This series is particularly tailored for people learning English – English words particularly. Like many languages, English words can be broken down into parts; each part has its own meaning, contributing to the overall meaning of the word itself. Understanding how each word is put together with “parts” helps a learner remember English words easier.
Surreptitious - (adj)
Meaning:
Secret (adj). Kept in secret for something that cannot be approved.
In Part:
sur + rep + titious
under + seize/rapid + [adj]
Literally, take/seize something under the surface rapidly.
Examples:
Surreptitious affair.
Surreptitious glance.
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