51 entries under competent topic. ×

38
clever(adjective, good, great, smooth, tough)
32
dexterous(adjective, ability, skillful, adverb, master)
30
adroit(adjective, skilled, skillful, ability, clever)
26
expert(adjective, skillful, proficient, skilled, capable)
20
adept(adjective, proficient, skillful, ability, active)
20
skilled(adjective, skillful, proficient, capable, keen)
16
proficient(adjective, skillful, skilled, capable, adroit)
16
skillful(adjective, good, light, great, smooth)
11
masterly(adjective, skilled, capable, keen, ability)
10
cunning(adjective, cunning, skillful, subtle)
10
ready(adjective, light, smooth, tough, sharp)
9
talented(adjective, tough, keen, smart, intelligent)
8
brilliant(adjective, keen, ability, smart, intelligent)
8
smart(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, bright)
6
good(adjective, capable, skillful, nimble)
6
sharp(adjective, correct, keen, smart, bright)
5
efficient(adjective, keen, smart, intelligent)
5
gifted(adjective, ability, master, talent, keen)
5
intelligent(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
5
resourceful(adjective, quick, cunning, flexible)
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