SAT vocabulary
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Example
"He cast a furtive glance at his watch, hoping no one would notice his impatience."
Etymology
From Latin furtivus 'stolen, secret', from fur 'thief'.
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