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conniving(mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful, subtle)
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crooked(mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful, knowing)
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enlightened(adjective, sound, sharp, smart, bright)
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facetious(adjective, smart, intelligent, clever, witty)
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feeling(adjective, aware)
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heady(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
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intense(sharp, shrewd, perceptive, penetrating, searching)
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intriguing(mean, smooth, sensitive, cunning, deceitful)
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intuitive(adjective, understanding, sound, keen, sharp)
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keen-minded
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masterly(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, quick)
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pawky
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perspicuous
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practical(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
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qualified(adjective, good, cool, sharp, smart)
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scholarly(sound, sharp, smart, bright, sensible)
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scintillating(adjective, witty)
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shrill
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sober(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
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sparkling(adjective, witty)
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