Thinking and knowing

Synonyms for secret

Two senses of secret live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, FoothillsThinking and knowing

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence

The secret learning of the ancients.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

mysterious

Same sentence, swapped: The mysterious learning of the ancients.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for secret as it is used in the sentence above.

private
undercover
heavy

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 1, FoothillsGroups and collections

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

A secret agent.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

underground

Same sentence, swapped: A underground agent.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for secret as it is used in the sentence above.

mystical
deep
retired

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