Gaffe (gaf) (Noun):
1) A clumsy social error or blunder, faux pas, blatant mistake
George Bush, the former president of the USA, is exceptionally well known for his English related gaffes also known as ‘Bushisms’.
Ulterior (uhl-teer-ee-er) (Adj):
1) Lying beyond what is evident, revealed or avowed especially being concealed intentionally, undisclosed
Sheila never knew about the ulterior motives behind his friendly demeanour – which were revealed when he proposed marriage to her.
2) Occurring later, coming at a subsequent time or stage in future
The elections were marred by the ulterior events of vote rigging.
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