Skills And Abilities

10 words in this vocabulary list

adjective skillful or clever in a particular task or activity; adept

  • The adroit surgeon skillfully performed the delicate operation.
  • She's so adroit with her hands, she can fix anything!
  • He's an adroit player on the basketball court, making all the right moves.
  • Her adroit handling of the situation saved the day.

noun the quality or ability to do something

adjective capable of achieving or performing

  • The new software update enhances the system's capability to process large amounts of data.
  • I didn't know my phone had the capability to track my daily steps.
  • Dude, that car has some serious capability to go fast!
  • Her capability to see the bigger picture really sets her apart in the business world.

noun a high degree of skill or expertise in a particular area

adjective proficient; skilled

  • Her proficiency in multiple languages impressed the hiring manager.
  • I heard she has mad proficiency in coding.
  • She's got some serious proficiency when it comes to playing the guitar.
  • His proficiency in navigating difficult situations is like a well-oiled machine.

adjective skilled or competent in a particular activity or subject; proficient

  • She is proficient in multiple programming languages.
  • He's pretty proficient at playing the guitar.
  • I heard she's a pro at that game, really proficient.
  • Becoming proficient in public speaking is like mastering a new language.

adjective showing or having skill; expert

  • The skilful artist was able to capture the beauty of the landscape in exquisite detail.
  • She's a skilful baker and her cupcakes are always a hit at the office.
  • That skilful basketball player can make shots from anywhere on the court.
  • His skilful negotiation tactics helped him navigate through the tricky business deal.

adjective describing a person who has the necessary abilities or expertise in a particular area

  • The skilled surgeon successfully performed the complicated procedure.
  • She's a really skilled painter, you should check out her work.
  • That guy is so skilled at basketball, he could go pro.
  • She is a skilled negotiator, always finding a way to get what she wants.

adjective having or showing skill; accomplished; proficient

  • The skillful artist carefully crafted each detail of the painting.
  • She's a really skillful baker - her cakes are always delicious.
  • That skateboarder is so skillful, he can do all kinds of tricks.
  • His skillful negotiation tactics helped him close the deal smoothly.

noun a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically into wood with a hammer to join things together or to serve as a peg or hook

verb action word indicating that someone is performing an action

adjective describing word indicating that someone is tough or skillful

  • The carpenter said that someone is nails when it comes to precision and accuracy in their work.
  • I heard that someone is nails at playing the guitar, they can play any song flawlessly.
  • That basketball player is nails, he never misses a shot!
  • She's nails when it comes to negotiating deals, she always gets what she wants.

noun a natural or acquired skill or talent

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  • His abilities in problem-solving have greatly contributed to the success of the project.
  • She's got some serious abilities when it comes to playing the piano.
  • Dude, your abilities on the basketball court are off the charts!
  • Her abilities to see through people's intentions are like a superpower.

noun the quality of being skilled or proficient in a particular area

adjective adept (skilled or proficient)

  • Her adeptness in problem-solving was evident during the project presentation.
  • I was impressed by his adeptness in playing the piano at such a young age.
  • She showed some serious adeptness in acing that exam without studying much.
  • His adeptness in navigating through difficult situations is like a well-oiled machine.