38
clever(adjective, good, great, smooth, tough)
32
dexterous(adjective, ability, skillful, adverb, master)
30
adroit(adjective, skilled, skillful, ability, clever)
29
skilful(adjective, ability, master, talent, proficient)
26
expert(adjective, skillful, proficient, skilled, capable)
22
quick(adjective, light, smooth, sharp, smart)
20
adept(adjective, proficient, skillful, ability, active)
20
skilled(adjective, skillful, proficient, capable, keen)
17
nimble(adjective, ability, smart, quick, clever)
16
proficient(adjective, skillful, skilled, capable, adroit)
16
skillful(adjective, good, light, great, smooth)
14
handy(adjective, tough, ability, skill, quick)
14
ingenious(adjective, keen, smart, intelligent, cunning)
13
apt(adjective, skillful, ability, master, talent)
13
masterful(adjective, keen, smart, intelligent, cunning)
12
able(adjective, skillful, ability, master, capacity)
12
accomplished(adjective, proficient, ability, master, talent)
11
facile(adjective, easy, keen, ability, smart)
11
masterly(adjective, skilled, capable, keen, ability)
10
agile(adjective, good, keen, smart, intelligent)
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