4
alert(adjective, bright, lively, careful, cautious)
4
calculating(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
4
deceitful(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, dubious)
4
devious(adjective, smooth, sharp, deceitful, untrustworthy)
4
elusive(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, dubious)
4
guileful(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, cunning)
4
heedful(adjective, sharp, lively, careful, cautious)
4
opportunistic(subtle, tactful, suave)
4
perspicacious(adjective, sharp, ability, smart, careful)
3
acute(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
3
apt(adjective, smooth, smart, bright, intelligent)
3
arch(mean, smooth, smart, cunning, clever)
3
buttoned up(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
close(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
dishonest(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
disingenuous(adjective, shrewd)
3
furtive(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
mistrustful(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary, watchful)
3
observant(adjective, sharp, bright, lively, careful)
3
politic(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, prudent)
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