84 entries under competent topic. ×

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old hand(noun, expression, adjective, person, practice)
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practiced(adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated, wise)
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clever(adjective, smooth, smart, practical, expert)
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apt(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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good(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, smart, practical)
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prepared(adjective, smart, familiar, intelligent, knowledgeable)
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seasoned(adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated, wise)
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sharp(noun, adjective, smooth, smart, practical)
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vet(noun, adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated)
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practical(adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated, wise)
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quick(adjective, smooth, smart, practical, expert)
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sophisticated(adjective, familiar, knowledgeable, expert, skilled)
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thorough(adjective, regular, serious, practical)
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effective(adjective, regular, serious, practical)
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handy(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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primed(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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ready(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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savvy(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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smooth(adjective, smart, perfect, refined, practical)
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