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skilled(adjective, smart, familiar, suitable, tired)
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proficient(adjective, good, smart, suitable, intelligent)
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master(noun, adjective, adult, mentor, adviser)
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warhorse(noun, person, expert, war, trouper)
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professional(noun, adjective, law, smart, authority)
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practiced(adjective, ability, smart, familiar, suitable)
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sophisticated(adjective, familiar, knowledgeable, competent, qualified)
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wise(adjective, familiar, knowledgeable, skilled, qualified)
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adept(adjective, good, smart, authority, familiar)
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competent(adjective, good, smart, familiar, suitable)
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elder(noun, adjective, person, adult)
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