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crack(adjective, skillful, nimble, artful, meritable)
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dissembling(adjective, mean, smooth, false, vague)
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evasion(noun, escape, excuse, dodge, avoidance)
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fraud(noun, twist, deception, dishonesty, device)
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hypocrisy(noun, deception, division, dishonesty, fraud)
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indirect(adjective, false, dishonest, vague, deceitful)
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indirection(noun, dishonesty, crookedness, deviousness, craftiness)
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insidiousness(noun, treachery, fraud, deceit, lying)
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intriguing(adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive, deceitful)
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knack(noun, understanding, knowledge, experience, command)
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manipulative(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
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neat(adjective, skillful, nimble, artful, practiced)
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opportunistic(subtle, tactful, suave)
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perspicacious(adjective, sharp, smart, sensible, intelligent)
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quickness(noun, knowledge, ability, skill, grace)
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roguish(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
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shady(adjective, smooth, false, dishonest, deceitful)
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skilled(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, competent)
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snaky
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sophisticated(adjective, resourceful, unprincipled, devious, unscrupulous)
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