6
scheming(adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive, cunning)
6
sharp-witted(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, bright)
6
slippery(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
6
sound(adjective, hard, reasonable, sharp, smart)
5
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
5
cute(adjective, understanding, sharp, smart, bright)
5
deceitful(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
5
dexterous(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, sensitive)
5
discreet(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, keen)
5
far-sighted(adjective, reasonable, sensible, rational, careful)
5
incisive(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
5
inventive(adjective, smart, bright, alert, intelligent)
5
multiskilled
5
sassy
5
skillful(adjective, cool, keen, smart, bright)
5
sophisticated(adjective, cool, reasonable, sensible, significant)
5
understanding(adjective, sound, sharp, smart, bright)
5
wary(adjective, kind, smart, sensible, careful)
4
erudite(adjective, sensible, intelligent, wise, learned)
4
attentive(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, friendly)
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