28
evasive(adjective, seek, deceitful, dubious, tricky)
21
slippery(adjective, false, uncertain, seek, dishonest)
17
subtle(adjective, mean, smooth, gentle, mild)
15
intangible(adjective, vague, mysterious, subtle, indefinite)
14
tricky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
11
fleeting(adjective, vague, impulsive, unpredictable, mysterious)
10
obscure(adjective, vague, mysterious, subtle, hazy)
8
fugitive(noun, adjective, vague, mysterious, subtle)
8
shifty(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
8
insubstantial(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
8
ambiguous(adjective, vague, mysterious, subtle, hazy)
8
deceitful(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, deception)
8
elusory(adjective, false, vague, deceitful, mysterious)
7
deceptive(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, deception)
7
equivocal(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
7
occult(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
6
impalpable
6
evanescent(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
6
fallacious(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
6
vague(adjective, false, subtle, hazy, insubstantial)
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