5
cutesy(adjective, lovely)
5
dissimulation(noun, deception, division, dishonesty, fraud)
5
duality(deception, division, dishonesty, deceit, falsehood)
5
expertness(noun, understanding, knowledge, experience, grasp)
5
genius(noun, adjective, understanding, command, skill)
5
lying(noun, adjective, false, dishonest, dishonesty)
5
pawky
5
policy(noun, slyness)
5
quick-witted(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, bright)
5
shiftiness(noun, act, honest, practice, dishonesty)
5
skilful
5
slickness
5
sophistry(noun, shift, escape, routine, excuse)
5
talented(adjective, smart, bright, skill, intelligent)
5
treachery(noun, craft, deception, dishonesty, fraud)
5
underhandedness(noun, deception, dishonesty, treachery, fraud)
5
wit(noun, intelligence, judgment, wisdom, intellect)
4
capacity(noun, understanding, power, ability, grasp)
4
cheating(noun, adjective, twist, deception, false)
4
competence(noun, power, knowledge, ability, line)
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