87 entries under effective topic. ×

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capable(adjective, able, ability, wise, knowledgeable)
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able(adjective, capable, smart, skillful, good)
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proficient(adjective, skilled, able, capable, skillful)
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qualified(adjective, good, cool, great, tough)
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efficient(adjective, good, power, direct, skill)
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clever(adjective, good, cool, great, tough)
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adequate(adjective, good, power, direct, complete)
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skilled(adjective, skillful, ability, able, proficient)
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experienced(adjective, good, cool, tough, smart)
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expert(adjective, smart, capable, skillful, sophisticated)
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adept(adjective, skillful, good, wise, knowledgeable)
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powerful(adjective, good, strong, power, great)
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accomplished(adjective, skillful, knowledgeable, adequate, skilled)
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talented(adjective, good, tough, smart, bright)
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efficacious(adjective, strong, power, tough, energetic)
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professional(adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated, wise)
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apt(adjective, good, adequate, ability, smart)
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effectual(adjective, strong, power, tough, bright)
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fitted(adjective, good, tough, right, appropriate)
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productive(adjective, power, direct, tough, energetic)
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