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| wary(adjective, smooth, sharp, careful, cunning) | |
| dexterous(adjective, smart, sensitive, shrewd, clever) | |
| politic(cunning, wise, shrewd, prudent) | |
| skillful(adjective, smart, bright, cunning, shrewd) | |
| opportunistic(tactful, suave) | |
| quick(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, cunning) | |
| quick-witted(adjective, sharp, bright, intelligent, clever) | |
| strategic(cunning, tactful, suave) | |
| contriving(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd) | |
| deft(adjective, cunning, handy, tactful) | |
| sagacious(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart) | |
| streetwise(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart) | |
| wise(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart) | |
| cautious(smart, clever, artful, sneaky) | |
| perspicacious(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, intelligent) | |
| savvy(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart) | |
| able(smart, bright, original, intelligent, shrewd) | |
| adept(smart, bright, intelligent, cunning) | |
| brainy(adjective, good, smooth, keen, sharp) | |
| bright(smart, original, intelligent, shrewd, perceptive) |
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