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penetrating(adjective, characteristic, understanding, sharp, smart)
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deep(adjective, characteristic, smooth, sharp, cunning)
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feline(adjective, feature, characteristic, animal, trait)
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subtle(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, clever)
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deceitful(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
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piercing(adjective, characteristic, sharp, smart, sensitive)
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underhand(adjective, characteristic, mean, smooth, sharp)
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adroit(adjective, keen, smart, bright, clever)
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brainy(adjective, characteristic, good, understanding, smooth)
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bright(adjective, good, keen, sharp, smart)
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discriminating(adjective, characteristic, smooth, reasonable, sharp)
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politic(adjective, careful, cunning, wise, prudent)
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profound(adjective, characteristic, knowledge, sharp, smart)
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sage(adjective, sound, reasonable, sharp, smart)
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streetwise(adjective, characteristic, smooth, keen, sharp)
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Machiavellian(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, deceitful)
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argute(noun, adjective, characteristic, sharp, smart)
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cute(adjective, understanding, sharp, smart, skill)
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percipient(adjective, sharp, significant, sensitive, wise)
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resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, original, intelligent)
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