2
temporary
2
transient(adjective, vague, impulsive, unpredictable, mysterious)
1
ad captandum vulgus(expression, idiom, deception)
1
amorphous
1
arcane
1
arch(mean, smooth, cunning, knowing, sly)
1
avoiding
1
bluffing(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
1
calculating(mean, smooth, cunning, knowing, sneaky)
1
cautious(sneaky, covert, secretive, conspiratorial)
1
concealed
1
conniving(mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning, dubious)
1
conspiratorial(sneaky, covert, secretive)
1
covert(mean, smooth, cunning, knowing, crafty)
1
crafty(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
1
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
1
cryptic
1
deceived
1
deep
1
delusory
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