5
hairsplitting(adjective, quiet, slight, sharp, fine)
5
inconspicuous(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
5
indistinct(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
5
intelligent(adjective, reasonable, sharp, sensible, shrewd)
5
inventive(adjective, witty)
5
light(adjective, weak, fine, thin, delicate)
5
perceptive(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sharp)
5
perspicacious(sharp, smart, sensitive, behaviour, clever)
5
pointed(adjective, penetrating, witty, searching, analytical)
5
politic(sensitive, cunning, tactful, discreet, diplomatic)
5
quick(adjective, sharp, smart, exact, cunning)
5
slim(adjective, dull, light, slight, fine)
5
small(dull, light, slight, fine, thin)
5
soft(adjective, quiet, weak, gentle, delicate)
5
subtile(adjective, light, fine, thin, delicate)
5
tactful(adjective, delicate, sensitive, careful, thoughtful)
5
vague
5
weak(slight, inadequate, limited, dubious, insufficient)
4
airy(weak, impulsive, dubious, unpredictable, explosive)
4
analytical(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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