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intrigue

noun

A secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.

Secret scheme

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plot machination conspiracy scheme maneuver

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reticent

adjective

Reluctant to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.

Unwilling to speak freely

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reserved taciturn quiet uncommunicative tight-lipped guarded

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surreptitious

adjective

Done secretly to avoid notice or disapproval.

Secret to avoid notice

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furtive stealthy clandestine covert secret sneaky

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ulterior

adjective

Hidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.

Hidden behind the stated purpose

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hidden concealed unstated secret undisclosed covert

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