10
devious(adjective, smooth, sharp, false, sensitive)
10
ethereal(adjective, quiet, light, weak, slight)
10
minute(adjective, feature, slight, difference, smallness)
9
guileful(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, clever)
9
indirect(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
9
profound(adjective, quiet, hard, slight, fine)
9
scheming(adjective, mean, smooth, false, sensitive)
9
slippery(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, clever)
9
tenuous(adjective, quiet, light, weak, slight)
8
diplomatic(adjective, sensitive, cunning, tactful, discreet)
8
feline(adjective, feature, characteristic, animal, trait)
8
obscure(adjective, quiet, hard, sharp, plain)
8
serpentine(adjective, false, cunning, misleading, sly)
8
slick(adjective, smooth, false, cunning, clever)
8
strict(adjective, feature, slight, sharp, exact)
7
smart(adjective, cool, great, smooth, clever)
7
close(adjective, feature, slight, difference)
7
meticulous(adjective, feature, slight, difference)
7
slender(dull, quality, slight, thin, delicate)
6
dainty(adjective, gentle, fine, delicate, mild)
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