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lying(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
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malingering
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mendacious(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
1
puzzling(adjective, mysterious, evasive)
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roguish(mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning, dubious)
1
rugged
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scheming(mean, smooth, cunning, dubious, sneaky)
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secretive(mean, smooth, sly, sneaky, covert)
1
shady(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
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shirking
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shrewd(mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning, dubious)
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skulking(sneaky, covert, secretive, conspiratorial)
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slick(mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning, dubious)
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slight
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slinking(sneaky, covert, secretive, conspiratorial)
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sneaky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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specious
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stealthy(mean, smooth, cunning, knowing, sly)
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traitorous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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treacherous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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