105 entries under tough topic. ×

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clever(adjective, good, great, smart)
38
capable(adjective, skillful, ability, smart)
30
competent(adjective, capable, smart, skillful, good)
28
expert(adjective, skillful, smart, capable, proficient)
26
skilled(adjective, ability, skillful, smart, competent)
26
talented(adjective, good, smart, bright)
26
proficient(adjective, skillful, capable, smart, good)
24
adept(adjective, skillful, good, smart, intelligent)
22
qualified(adjective, good, set, great)
22
accomplished(adjective, skillful, smart, intelligent, adequate)
16
adroit(adjective, skillful, smart, clever, talented)
15
adequate(adjective, good, power, direct)
14
apt(adjective, quick, good, smart, adequate)
13
fit(adjective, good, set, strong)
13
experienced(adjective, good, smart, energetic)
13
skillful(adjective, good, bad, great, complete)
12
effective(adjective, power, bright, energetic)
12
good(adjective, bad, great, complete)
12
powerful(adjective, good, strong, power, great)
10
strong(adjective, good, great, sound)
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