6
scheme(noun, move, plan, design, measure)
6
sensible(adjective, smooth, wise, shrewd, prudent)
6
subterfuge(noun, reason, trick, explanation, excuse)
6
tactical(adjective, cool, smooth, appropriate, sensible)
6
worthwhile(adjective, good, reasonable, sensible, wise)
5
auspicious(adjective, useful, beneficial, opportune)
5
dodge(noun, plan, trick, excuse, plot)
5
efficient(adjective, utility)
5
feint(noun, pretense)
5
functional(adjective, utilizable)
5
instrument(noun, move, action, aid, thing)
5
maneuver(noun, move, action, control, movement)
5
medium(noun, measure, material, means, method)
5
opportunistic
5
possible(adjective, reasonable, appropriate, useful, practical)
5
pragmatic(adjective, appropriate, useful, practical, convenient)
5
relevant(adjective, good, fit, appropriate, acceptable)
5
right(adjective, good, reasonable, fit, appropriate)
5
seemly(adjective, good, correct, right, reasonable)
5
sound(adjective, sensible, wise, shrewd, prudent)
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