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Synonyms
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Meaning:
adept

expert; skilled

very able

astute

quick at seeing how to gain an advantage

perceptive

aware

having knowledge of, conscious of, something

knowledgeable

clever

quick at learning and understanding things

bright, ingenious

competence

the state of being competent

ability

competent

(of a person) having the necessary ability, power, authority, skill, knowledge etc

able

comprehend

to understand (something) fully

understand

dexterous

clever, skilful, with one's hands

ingenious, proficient

diplomatic

of diplomacy; tactful

politic, tactful

erudite

having, showing, great learning

well-educated, cultured

expert

highly trained or skilled

knowledgeable, proficient

expertise

(a particular) expert knowledge and skill

knowledge

fathom

a unit of measurement (6 feet or 1.8 meters) of the depth of water; to understand fully

discern, understand

finesse

a delicate way of dealing with a situation

know-how, maneuver

gumption

common sense and initiative

nerve, initiative

instinct

(an audience of) the natural tendency to behave in a certain way without reasoning or training

gut feeling, idea

intellect

the power to reason (contrasted with emotions and instinct)

capability of the mind; someone with capable mind

intelligence

the power to learn, understand and know; information, especially with reference to important events

ability to perceive, understand

IQ

Intelligence Quotient (a measure for comparing intelligence)

ability to perceive, understand

judgment

the state of judging or being judged; a decision of a judge or court

common sense

knack

the ability (usually after practice) enabling one to do something skilfully

ability, talent

perceptive

showing that one has understood or noticed

alert, sensitive

perspicacious

quick to judge and understand

observant, perceptive

proficiency

the quality of being skilled

ability, skilfulness

proficient

skilled

able, skilled

profundity

thoroughness

wisdom

sagacious

wise

smart, judicious

shark

a kind of seafish, often large and dangerous; a person who cheats to get money

clever, intelligent

shrewd

having or showing, judgement and common sense; likely to be correct or effective

clever, intelligent

skilful

(US = skillful) having or showing skill

able, talented

skill

the ability (from training and practice) to do something well

ability, talent to do something

success

the achievement of what one is trying to do

favorable outcome

talent

(an example of) natural ability (to do something well)

ability

understand

to know the meaning, nature, explanation, of (something); to learn (something) from a conversation, remark etc; to accept a word, statement, as meaning (something)

appreciate, comprehend

versed

skilled or experienced in something

experienced, informed

wisdom

the quality of being wise

insight, common sense

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