cloak
/ˈkloʊk/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To hide, cover, or disguise GRE
Example in Context
The corporation cloaked its aggressive lobbying in the language of public interest, making its self-serving motives difficult to detect.
Synonyms
hideconcealmask
Etymology
To cover or hide something, like a cloak that disguises.
- clocca (Latin) — a covering
Memory Aid
🧥Sounds like “cloak”
When you put on a CLOAK, you feel like a magician who can HIDE anything from view!
Visual Association
🕵️A shadowy figure in a dark cloak tiptoeing away, hiding something mysterious.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cloak” mean on the GRE?
cloak (verb) means “To hide, cover, or disguise”. The corporation cloaked its aggressive lobbying in the language of public interest, making its self-serving motives difficult to detect.
How to remember “cloak” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “cloak” sounds like “cloak”. When you put on a CLOAK, you feel like a magician who can HIDE anything from view!
What are synonyms for “cloak”?
Common synonyms: hide, conceal, mask.