The Hidden

Question 1

latent /leyt-nt/

Though she suffered from autism, with discipline and proper guidance, Paula was able to bring forth her hitherto latent artistic abilities and create fantastic stage props and costumes for the new play.

Answer 1

(adj)

present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential

Word Origin
[Latin] latere = to lie hidden

Question 2

cryptic /krip-tik/

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The notes were seemingly straightforward messages and recipes, but Joshua perceived an underlying cryptic message in them, which he set about to decode.

Answer 2

(adj.)
mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous
secret, occult
abrupt, terse, short
involving or using cipher, code

Word Origin
[Greek] kryptikos = hidden

Question 3

lurk /lurk/
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"The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding" - Louis D.Brandeis (1856 - 1941), American judge

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Juanita noticed two men lurking in the shadows as she walked towards her car, so she immediately pulled out her cellphone and started talking loudly to a friend, explaining her whereabouts, hoping that it would dissuade the men from doing her any harm.

Answer 3

(v.)

to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush;remain in or around a place secretly or furtively
 to go furtively; slink; steal
 to exist unperceived or unsuspected

Word Origin
[Middle English] lurken, [Norwegian] lurka = to sneak away

Question 4

secluded /si-kloo-did/

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Maria and Jon recently bought a cottage by the beach for a quick weekend getaway; however, the cottage was so secluded that their friends and family needed lengthy and precise directions to locate it.

Answer 4

(adj.)
sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc
withdrawn from or involving little human or social activity

Word Origin
[Latin] se + cludere = closed
Related words: include, occlude