Vocabulary Flashcards

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APOCRYPHAL

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(adj) coming from an unreliable source; untrue

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COVERT

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(adj) done in a hidden or secret manner

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SUBTEXT

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(n) the hidden or underlying meaning of something

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PRETEXT

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(n) stated reason for doing something; an excuse

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CONDERE, CONDITUM

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(Latin) to hide

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ERT

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Aperire - “to uncover”, Operire - “to cover”

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Example of ABSCOND

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Vince absconded with the iPad under his coat.

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Pretext

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A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

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Cryptic

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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

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Covert

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Not openly acknowledged or displayed.