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adjoining(adjective, close, warm, near, accessible)
3
all-purpose(adjective, good, complex, deep, valuable)
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amenable(adjective, easy, shy, meek, docile)
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artful(adjective, skillful, nimble, adroit, practiced)
3
brilliant(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent)
3
capable(adjective, tough, smart, bright, intelligent)
3
close at hand(expression, adjective, idiom, warm, near)
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compact(adjective, small, short, little, concise)
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competent(adjective, good, tough, smart, bright)
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contiguous(adjective, close, warm, near, accessible)
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ductile(adjective, shy, meek, docile, obedient)
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effectual(adjective, tough, effective, adept, well-organized)
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fitting(adjective, fit, appropriate, suitable, opportune)
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gainful(adjective, easy, near, beneficial, nearby)
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graceful(adjective, easy)
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hands-on(applied, real-world)
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kind(adjective, shy, meek, willing, helpful)
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malleable(adjective, shy, meek, docile, obedient)
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nigh(adjective, close, warm, near, accessible)
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on call(expression, adjective, set, complete, ready)
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