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inventive(smart, bright, original, intelligent)
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pawky
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skillful(smart, bright, cunning, shrewd)
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snaky
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dissembling(mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
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dry(ironic, deadpan, understated, sarcastic)
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faithless(false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
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keen(smooth, sharp, smart, bright)
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lying(false, dishonest, vague, dubious)
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manipulative(negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
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masterful
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mendacious(false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
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quick(smart, bright, intelligent, cunning)
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quick-witted(sharp, bright, intelligent, clever)
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skulking(secret, private, hidden, concealment)
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witty(smart, bright, intelligent, cunning)
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backstairs(clandestine, underground, undisclosed)
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brilliant(smart, bright, intelligent, witty)
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contriving(dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd)
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deft(cunning, subtle, handy, tactful)
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