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energetic(adjective, strong, tough, powerful, vigorous)
3
erudite(adjective, familiar, knowledgeable, informed, knowing)
3
facile(adjective, capable, skillful, proficient)
3
fair(good, suitable, acceptable, adequate, sufficient)
3
fitting(adjective, good, correct, right, reasonable)
3
forceful(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
3
handy(adjective, good, tough, smart, bright)
3
independent
3
intellectual(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, knowing)
3
learned(adjective, smart, familiar, knowledgeable, practical)
3
master(adjective, ability, talent)
3
nimble(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, skilled)
3
on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, good, direct)
3
practiced(adjective, tough, smart, skill, energetic)
3
reasonable(suitable, acceptable, adequate)
3
resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, effective)
3
safe(adjective, careful, cautious, conservative, dangerous)
3
smart(adjective, cool, keen, bright, significant)
3
sovereign(adjective, free, independent, rights)
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stable
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