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Ulterior

/əˈltɪriər/
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(adj) Situated beyond, or on the farther side.

You may rest assured; I have no ulterior motive in making this donation.
I think Tom has no ulterior motives.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager wondered if there was an ____ motive behind the employee's sudden request for a long and unpaid leave today.

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