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judicious(adjective, smooth, reasonable, keen, sharp)
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keen(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, bright)
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loath(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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mindful(adjective, cautious, aware, attentive, suspicious)
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on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, smooth, keen)
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on the job(expression, idiom, sharp, bright, lively)
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on the lookout(expression, idiom, sharp, lively, careful)
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overcautious(restrained, hesitant, reserved, cautious, suspicious)
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pawky
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perceptive(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
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plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, cunning)
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ready(sharp, bright, lively, active, alert)
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reluctant(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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restrained(adjective, quiet, careful, hesitant, reserved)
2
sapient(adjective, smooth, smart, intelligent, wise)
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sensible(adjective, smooth, reasonable, keen, sharp)
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serpentine(adjective, sly, winding)
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sneaky(mean, smooth, cunning, dubious, untrustworthy)
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sophistical
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stealthy(mean, smooth, cunning, knowing, sly)
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