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proficient

pro·fi·cient

proficient

 
 
pronunciation:
pr fI shnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: adept or skilled, usu. as a result of study or practice.
After months of doing them, she had become quite proficient at crossword puzzles.
synonyms:
able, accomplished, adept, expert, skilled
antonyms:
incompetent
similar words:
adroit, capable, competent, conversant, experienced, fluent, good, masterful, practiced, professional, qualified, skillful, versed, virtuoso
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derivation: proficiently (adv.)
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