7
deceptive(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
7
dishonest(adjective, mean, smooth, false, deceitful)
7
maneuvering(verb, running, venturing)
6
calculative
6
cute
6
diplomatic(adjective, subtle, tactful, suave, politic)
6
false(adjective, misleading, illusory)
6
furtive(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, dubious)
6
insincere
6
unscrupulous(adjective, mean, smooth, corrupt, negative)
5
arch(mean, smooth, cunning, subtle, knowing)
5
artifice(noun, deception, cunning, deceit, craftiness)
5
lying(adjective, false, dishonest, dubious, suspicious)
5
programming(noun, verb, calculating, ordering)
5
scheduling(noun, verb, calculating, ordering)
5
serpentine(adjective, false, cunning, misleading, illusory)
5
underhanded(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, cunning)
5
untruthful(adjective, untruthful)
5
wary(adjective, cunning, shrewd, manipulative)
4
blueprinting(verb, planning)
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