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wise(adjective, cool, right, appropriate, smart)
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adroit(adjective, skillful, ability, smart, bright)
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authorized(adjective, smart, experience, know, capable)
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commensurate(adjective, acceptable, faultless, adequate, satisfactory)
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full(adjective, free, complete, adequate, abundant)
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potent(adjective, strong, direct, tough, energetic)
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proper(adjective, good, correct, right, appropriate)
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puissant(adjective, power, energetic, powerful, vigorous)
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rightful(adjective, free, right, appropriate, proper)
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skilful(adjective, ability, master, talent)
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strong(adjective, good, great, energetic, powerful)
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valid(adjective, good, power, suitable, acceptable)
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wicked(adjective, good, strong, great, direct)
5
dexterous(adjective, skillful, ability, smart, master)
5
adapted(adjective, good, tough, right, appropriate)
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all right(expression, adjective, idiom, good, reasonable)
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appreciable
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au fait(expression, adjective, good, correct, adequate)
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brilliant(ability, sophisticated, intelligent, master, talent)
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cognizant(adjective, cool, smart, experience, significant)
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