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low(adjective, quiet, gentle, restrained, smallness)
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masterly(adjective, cool, great, excellent, exceptional)
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mental(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
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narrow(adjective, dull, light, slight, fine)
4
opportunistic(tactful, suave)
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pernicious
4
polished(superior, sensitive, sophisticated, advanced, discreet)
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quick-witted(adjective, sharp, smart, shrewd, clever)
4
ratiocinative(adjective, clear, sound, sensitive, cunning)
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sagacious(adjective, sharp, smart, sensitive, deep)
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sarcastic(adjective, intelligent, quick, astute, ironic)
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shifty(mean, smooth, sharp, false, cunning)
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simple(adjective, ironic, deadpan, understated, laconic)
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skilful
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softened(adjective, quiet, gentle, restrained, sober)
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stealthy(mean, smooth, false, cunning, knowing)
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strategic(cunning, tactful, suave)
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subdued(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, gentle)
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tender(adjective, gentle, mild, smallness)
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underhanded(adjective, false, misleading, illusory)
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