90 entries under competent topic. ×

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qualified(adjective, familiar, suitable, sophisticated, knowledgeable)
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skillful(adjective, familiar, sophisticated, knowledgeable)
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dexterous(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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efficient(adjective, suitable, skilled, accomplished)
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good(adjective, smart, suitable, intelligent, practical)
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prepared(adjective, smart, familiar, knowledgeable, practical)
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talented(adjective, good, smart, suitable, intelligent)
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adroit(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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apt(adjective, good, smart, intelligent, practical)
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conversant(experienced, proficient)
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crack(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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handy(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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licensed(adjective, suitable, adequate, capable)
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ready(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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savvy(adjective, smart, practical, expert, skilled)
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tried(familiar, suitable, sophisticated, knowledgeable, adequate)
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war-horse(suitable, adequate, capable, fitted)
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well-versed(adjective, smart, familiar, sophisticated, wise)
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worldly-wise(familiar, sophisticated, knowledgeable, skilled)
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learned(verb, adjective, smart, familiar, knowledgeable)
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