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imperceptible(adjective, hard, slight, fine, thin)
6
intricate(adjective, hard, obscure, complex, tricky)
6
penetrating(adjective, quiet, sound, slight, sharp)
6
recondite(adjective, sharp, obscure, exact, deep)
6
resourceful(adjective, fast, original, shrewd, inventive)
6
rigorous(adjective, feature, slight, difference)
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scrupulous(adjective, feature, slight, difference)
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suggestive(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
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understated(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
6
witty(adjective, cunning, witty)
5
arcane(adjective, ironic, deadpan, understated, laconic)
5
attenuated(adjective, dull, quiet, light, slight)
5
baneful
5
complicated(hard, obscure, complex, tricky, puzzling)
5
concealed(adjective, quiet, plain, imperceptible, discreet)
5
critical(sharp, exact, fast, sensitive, precise)
5
dry(adjective, pleasant, bright, warm, fair)
5
filmy(quality, gentle, mild, ghostly, unearthly)
5
gossamer(adjective, wispy)
5
hairline(adjective, quiet, slight, gentle, sharp)
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