having a strong desire for success

desiring success

clever at getting what one wants

skilful; cunning

(of a person) using deceit or trickery to her or his advantage

scheming to manipulate

showing skill in trickery of the deceit

clever, scheming

often deceiving

dishonest, insincere

deceiving

dishonest

the act of decorating

beautification, embellishment

not honest

lying, untruthful

doing harm secretly or unseen

sneaky, tricky

deceitful; keeping or doing things secretly

clever, devious

secret; vague

sly

cunning (the usual word)

crafty, clever