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Max was so _______ that he never could be caught in an outright lie;
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17 Aug 2025, 14:29
17 Aug 2025, 14:29
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Max was so ________ that he never could be caught in an outright lie; his duplicity worked its seductive spell through a calculated mix of half-truths and disingenuousness.
| Two Answers |
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| A. obtuse |
| B. wily |
| C. uncanny | D. undiscerning | E. crafty |
| F. artless |
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Re: Max was so _______ that he never could be caught in an outright lie;
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17 Aug 2025, 20:00
17 Aug 2025, 20:00
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It's B and E
Both mean clever in a sly/deceptive way, matching duplicity and disingenuousness.
Others (obtuse, uncanny, undiscerning, artless) suggest stupidity, innocence, or strangeness—not fitting deception.
Both mean clever in a sly/deceptive way, matching duplicity and disingenuousness.
Others (obtuse, uncanny, undiscerning, artless) suggest stupidity, innocence, or strangeness—not fitting deception.
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