7
treacherous(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, deceitful)
7
wary(adjective, careful, cunning, wise, prudent)
6
alert(adjective, understanding, sharp, bright, careful)
6
apt(adjective, smooth, tough, smart, bright)
6
calculative
6
cognizant(adjective, reasonable, significant, sober, realistic)
6
discreet(adjective, reasonable, smart, sensible, skill)
6
experienced(adjective, sound, smooth, tough, keen)
6
far-sighted(adjective, smooth, reasonable, sensible, rational)
6
manipulative(adjective, negative, deceitful, wily, scheming)
6
omniscient(adjective, knowledge, knowing)
6
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
6
provident(adjective, sensible, careful, wise, prudent)
6
rational(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
6
serpentine(adjective, cunning, sly, winding)
6
skillful(adjective, knowledge, smart, bright, cunning)
5
adept(adjective, tough, smart, bright, energetic)
5
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
5
deft(adjective, tough, bright, cunning, effective)
5
dishonest(adjective, mean, smooth, deceitful, dubious)
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