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in the background(expression, idiom, mysterious, reticent, taciturn)
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in the dark(expression, idiom, mysterious, reticent, taciturn)
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in the know(expression, adjective, idiom, smooth, keen)
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incredulous(wary, mistrustful, distrustful)
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inside(sharp, smart, intelligent, clever, astute)
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intriguing(mean, smooth, smart, cunning, clever)
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jazzed(sharp, bright, lively, active, careful)
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jealous(suspicious, wary, mistrustful, distrustful)
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know all the answers(expression, adjective, idiom, careful, cautious)
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know ins and outs(expression, adjective, idiom, careful, cautious)
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knowledgeable(smart, bright, careful, intelligent, wise)
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like a clam(expression, idiom, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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lively(sharp, bright, active, alert, aware)
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malingering
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misleading(adjective, vague, deceitful, mysterious, subtle)
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moderate(cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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nimble-witted(smart, shrewd, clever, subtle, artful)
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noncommittal(adjective, restrained, hesitant, reserved, cautious)
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not rash(expression, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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observative(adjective, careful, cautious, aware, attentive)
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