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Slender /ˈslɛndər/
A slender building stood at the corner of the street.
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(thin, narrow) (persona, cosa) delgado (persona) esbelto (cosa) fino
Slick 1
It's that sort of slick sales talk that I mistrust.
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disapproving: skilful and effective but not sincere or honest:
Sleek
The cat had sleek fur. Who owns that sleek black car parked outside your house?
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/sliːk/ (especially of hair, clothes, or shapes) smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and therefore looking well cared for; not untidy and with no parts sticking out.
Cunning 1
June's cunning look makes me wonder if she's up to something.
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/ˈkʌnɪŋ/ cunning adj (sly, deceptive) malicioso, engañoso Cunning people are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose.
Fair game
Celebrities are fair game for the press.
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/ˌfeə ˈɡeɪm/ Someone or something that people are allowed to criticise.

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