SAT vocabulary

Skulk

To move in a furtive or stealthy manner; to keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.

Example

"The wolf would skulk through the forest, hoping to catch its prey unawares."

Etymology

From Old Norse 'skjolka' to hide, lurk.

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