Monday 31st November 2016
Insidious - /ɪnˈsɪdɪəs/
Adjective
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.
Example sentence
Adjective
‘Sexual harassment is a serious and insidious
problem’
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin insidiosus cunning, from
insidiae an ambush or trick, from insidere lie in wait for, from in- on +
sedere sit.
Thanks to: www.oxforddictionaries.com
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