The army has laid out an entire web of agents to detect the surreptitious activities of the enemy.

The correct answer is B. secret.

The word “surreptitious” means “done or happening in a

way that is intended to be kept secret or hidden.” In the context of the question, the army is trying to detect the enemy’s secret activities. The other options are not as relevant to the meaning of the word “surreptitious.”

• Hostile means “having or showing a strong dislike or hatred.” This does not accurately describe the army’s actions, which are intended to be defensive.
• Intriguing means “arousing curiosity or interest.” This is not the primary purpose of the army’s actions, which are to detect the enemy’s activities.
• Foppish means “characterized by or showing an excessive
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  concern with fashion or appearance.” This is not a characteristic of the army, which is a professional organization.