81 entries under appropriate topic. ×

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capable(adjective, able, ability, wise, knowledgeable)
34
able(adjective, capable, smart, skillful, good)
27
qualified(adjective, good, cool, great, tough)
21
adequate(adjective, good, power, direct, complete)
15
fit(verb, adjective, good, correct, right)
15
good(adjective, great, correct, right, reasonable)
9
suitable(adjective, good, correct, right, reasonable)
9
acceptable(adjective, good, right, reasonable)
8
apt(adjective, good, adequate, ability, smart)
8
fitted(adjective, good, tough, right)
8
prepared(adjective, right, smart, skill)
8
trained(adjective, right, smart, skill)
7
decent(adjective, good, correct, right, reasonable)
7
wise(adjective, cool, right, smart)
6
proper(adjective, good, correct, right)
6
rightful(adjective, free, right, proper)
5
adapted(adjective, good, tough, right)
4
complete(adjective, good, correct, right)
4
good enough(expression, adjective, good, right, reasonable)
4
suited(good, correct, skilled, accomplished)
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