1. (adj.) a. having a gradual effect
   b. o (of a disease) being so gradual as to be well established before being apparent
2. awaiting a chance to entrap
   b. harmful but enticing

adv.- insidiously

n.- insidiousness

prefix: in- not or in

Synonyms: treacherous, deceitful, deceptive

1. (vb.) to set apart
2. to take ownership of something

Synonyms: isolate, confiscate, seclude

1. (v.) to have the often appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
2. purpose

adv.- purportedly

v.- purported

suffix: ed- characterized; used to form the past tense or participle for weak or regular verbs

Synonyms: plan, propose, allow