3
right(noun, law, ability)
3
sense(understanding, mind, intelligence)
3
skilfulness
3
sustenance(existence, maintenance, survival, sufficient means)
3
wealth(wealth, existence, maintenance, survival)
3
wisdom(noun, knowledge, experience, savvy)
2
ableness(noun, strength, knowledge, ability, line)
2
abundance(noun, plenty, proficiency, efficacy, effectiveness)
2
accomplishment(noun, ability, experience, skill, intelligence)
2
acuity(noun, understanding, mind, skill, intelligence)
2
background(noun, knowledge, experience, savvy)
2
brilliance(understanding, mind, intelligence)
2
calibre
2
cleverness(noun, understanding, power, strength, knowledge)
2
diplomacy(noun, skill, grace, poise, elegance)
2
draft(noun, craft, power, strength, energy)
2
eligibility(noun, ability, skill, readiness, consistency)
2
grace(noun, skill, poise, elegance, brilliance)
2
grasp(noun, power)
2
handiness(experience, savvy)
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