secret

US /ˈsikrət/

Definition

something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The recipe is a secret that only the chef knows.

NounNoun

secret gốc

VerbVerb

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AdjectiveAdj

secret gốc

AdverbAdv

secretly

confidentialentrusted with private information and the confidence of another
classifieda short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type
hiddenprevent from being seen or discovered

Easy keep a small secret
to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding a small secret
Medium protect trade secrets from competitors
to keep safe from harm or loss regarding trade secrets from competitors
Hard conduct top secret national intelligence briefings
to organize and carry out regarding top secret national intelligence briefings
Very Hard an open secret widely whispered in the corridors of power
referring to an open secret widely whispered in the corridors of power

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