10
sneaky(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, sly)
9
Machiavellian(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, deceitful)
9
adept(adjective, cunning, competent, stylish, skillful)
9
ambidextrous(adjective, skillful)
9
deft(adjective, knowledge, keen, ability, smart)
9
knowing(adjective, knowledge, experience, skill, cunning)
9
politic(adjective, cunning, courtesy, shrewd, skillful)
9
resourceful(adjective, cunning, skillful, witty)
8
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, subtle)
8
cute(adjective, lovely, skillful, nimble, practiced)
8
deep(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
8
diplomatic(adjective, cunning, courtesy, subtle, tactful)
8
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
8
serpentine(adjective, cunning, sly, winding)
8
unscrupulous(adjective, mean, smooth, negative, cunning)
7
cagey(adjective, smooth, sharp, intelligent, clever)
7
capable(adjective, knowledge, experience, skill, expert)
7
facile(adjective, smooth, keen, smart, intelligent)
7
false
7
insincere
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