Suspense Vocabulary

adjective characterized by stealth; surreptitious; secretive

• The detective noticed the suspect's furtive movements as he tried to hide something in his pocket.
• I saw your furtive glances at the party last night, what were you up to?
• She gave me a furtive wink before slipping out of the room.
• The furtive whispers of the forest creatures added to the mysterious atmosphere of the night.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing or modifying a noun or pronoun

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• The patient was constantly checking the locks on his door paranoiacally.
• She kept looking over her shoulder paranoiacally as she walked down the dark street.
• He was acting all paranoiacally, thinking everyone was out to get him.
• The politician was paranoiacally obsessed with maintaining his power and control.