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Secrecy

adj.

clandestine

Meaning: secret

Usage: The secret agent was involved in clandestine spying activities.

adj.

surreptitious

Meaning: stealthy

Usage: The surreptitious CIA agents were able to get in and out of the house without anyone noticing.

adj.

covert

Meaning: secretly engaged in

Usage: Nerwin waged a covert campaign against his enemies, while outwardly appearing to remain friendly.

adj.

arcane

Meaning: obscure, secret, known only by a few

Usage: The professor is an expert in arcane Lithuanian literature.

adj.

obscure

Meaning: unclear, partially hidden

Usage: Because he was standing in the shadows, his features were obscure.