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close-mouthed(adjective, quiet, restrained, mysterious, reticent)
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cognizant(careful, aware, attentive, wary, watchful)
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collusive(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, dubious, shrewd)
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conscientious(adjective, careful, cautious, aware, attentive)
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conscious(careful, cautious, aware, attentive, wary)
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conservative(cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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considerate(careful, thoughtful, cautious, prudent, suspicious)
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contriving(dishonest, dubious, suspicious, subtle, tactful)
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controlled(cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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conversant(careful, aware, attentive, wary, watchful)
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covert(mean, smooth, smart, cunning, reticent)
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crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
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cryptic(mysterious, private, reticent, taciturn, covert)
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cutting(sharp, smart, intelligent, clever, astute)
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deceptive(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
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deep-laid
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dexterous(smart, shrewd, clever, subtle, tactful)
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discriminating(smooth, sharp, smart, intelligent, wise)
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dissembling(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
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double-dealing(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
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