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elusive(adjective, false, uncertain, seek, dishonest)
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guileful(adjective, false, negative, dishonest, cunning)
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insecure(adjective, delicate, uncertain, unstable, doubtful)
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precarious(adjective, uncertainty, doubtful, unreliable, tricky)
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shady(adjective, bad, wrong, false, dishonest)
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slippy(adjective, danger)
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soapy(adjective, smooth, slick, unctuousness, oily)
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astute(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
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glossy(adjective, smooth, shiny, smoothness)
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subtle(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, clever)
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uncertain(adjective, delicate, unstable, doubtful, shaky)
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silky(adjective, smooth, slick, smoothness)
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adipose(adjective, unctuousness, oily)
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cagey(adjective, sharp, uncertain, intelligent, deceitful)
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clever(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, subtle)
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duplicitous(adjective, uncertain, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
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faithless(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, unreliable)
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fatty(adjective, unctuousness, oily)
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insidious(adjective, smooth, sharp, dishonest, cunning)
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perfidious(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, immoral)
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