Clandestine Definition

Kept secret or concealed, especially because it is unauthorized, illicit, or intended to evade notice.

Common in formal, journalistic, and academic writing, especially for secret activities or operations.

Clandestine is an adjective.

Clandestine has high GRE relevance.

Clandestine appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Clandestine Synonyms

concealed , covert , secret , surreptitious , undercover

How To Use Clandestine In A Sentence

  1. The investigation uncovered a clandestine network operating within the organization.
  2. They held clandestine meetings to avoid attracting public attention.
  3. The regime used clandestine channels to communicate with opposition leaders.
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