63 entries under subtle topic. ×

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quick-witted(adjective, characteristic, sharp, smart, bright)
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quick(adjective, understanding, sharp, smart, bright)
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slippery(adjective, characteristic, negative, cunning, deceitful)
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judicious(adjective, characteristic, sound, smooth, reasonable)
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savvy(adjective, characteristic, understanding, smooth, keen)
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smooth(adjective, characteristic, mean, keen, 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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streetwise(adjective, characteristic, smooth, keen, sharp)
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resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, original, intelligent)
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arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning)
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cautious(adjective, careful, wise, clever)
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dexterous(adjective, smart, bright, sensitive, clever)
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diplomatic(adjective, sensible, cunning, wise)
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wary(adjective, careful, cunning, wise, prudent)
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discreet(adjective, reasonable, smart, sensible, skill)
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skillful(adjective, knowledge, smart, bright, cunning)
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deft(adjective, tough, bright, cunning, effective)
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strategic(adjective, cunning, tactful, suave)
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careful(adjective, sensible, wise, prudent, clever)
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