5
hypocritical(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
5
inventive(adjective, smart, bright, original, intelligent)
5
pawky(adjective, cunning)
5
politic(cunning, wise, shrewd, prudent, subtle)
5
skillful(adjective, smart, bright, cunning, shrewd)
5
snaky(adjective, cunning)
4
dissembling(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
4
dry(adjective, ironic, deadpan, understated, sarcastic)
4
faithless(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
4
keen(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, bright)
4
lying(adjective, false, dishonest, vague, dubious)
4
manipulative(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
4
masterful(adjective, cunning)
4
mendacious(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
4
opportunistic(subtle, tactful, suave)
4
quick(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, cunning)
4
quick-witted(adjective, sharp, bright, intelligent, clever)
4
skulking(adjective, secret, private, hidden, concealment)
4
slim
4
sneak(verb, move, clandestine, spiriting, underground)
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