WAEC - English Language (2023 - No. 109)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
secret
quiet
quick
brief
Explanation
The word 'clandestine' in the context of the sentence refers to something done secretly or kept secret, especially because illicit. This is closely related to the concept of 'secret', which refers to something that is not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
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