ATTWN Vocab 1

Front

surreptitious (adj)

surreptitiously (adv)

Back

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Front

gullible (adj)

gullibly (adv)

gullibility (noun)

Back

Easily persuaded to believe something

Front

scrutinize (v)

scrutiny (n)

Back

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Front

shrewd (adj)

shrewdly (adv)

shrewdness (n)

Back

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Front

astute (adj)

astutely (adv)

astuteness (n)

Back

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Front

vehement (adj)

vehemently (adv)

vehemence (n)

Back

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Front

evade (v)

evasion (n)

Back

Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Front

malicious (adj)

maliciously (adv)

Back

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.