8
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, deceitful, knowing)
8
resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, original, intelligent)
8
trickiness(noun, craft, dishonesty, treachery, fraud)
8
two-faced(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
8
underhanded(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
8
unscrupulous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
8
wise(adjective, sound, smooth, reasonable, keen)
7
adept(adjective, smart, bright, skillful, subtle)
7
apt(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, skillful)
7
canniness(noun, skill, deceit, sharpness, intuition)
7
diplomatic(adjective, wise, prudent, subtle, tactful)
7
facility(noun, power, knowledge, ability, line)
7
faithless(adjective, lying, misleading)
7
fraudulent(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
7
furtive(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, deceitful)
7
inventive(adjective, smart, bright, skill, original)
7
knavish
7
mastery(noun, understanding, knowledge, command, skill)
7
politic(adjective, reasonable, sensible, careful, intelligent)
7
precious(adjective, lovely)
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