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skillful(adjective, good, cool, great, tough)
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masterly(adjective, ability, master, talent, tough)
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adroit(adjective, skillful, ability, smart, bright)
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potent(adjective, strong, direct, tough, energetic)
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dexterous(adjective, skillful, ability, smart, master)
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adapted(adjective, good, tough, right, appropriate)
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commanding(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful)
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intelligent(adjective, good, cool, keen, smart)
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authoritative(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful)
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controlling(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful)
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deft(ability, master, talent, skillful, adjective)
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equal to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, power, tough)
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savvy(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, bright)
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shrewd(adjective, tough, smart, bright, energetic)
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energetic(adjective, strong, tough, powerful, vigorous)
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forceful(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful)
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handy(adjective, good, tough, smart, bright)
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on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, good, direct)
3
practiced(adjective, tough, smart, skill, energetic)
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resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent)
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