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Nina is adept at solving puzzles.
What does Adept mean?
Adept means highly skilled.
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Very skilled at doing something.
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WordAdept.
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MeaningAdept means highly skilled.
ExampleExample: Nina is adept at solving puzzles.
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- uh · dept
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- dept
- Ending
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- Put a little extra energy on dept.
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Synonyms
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skilledA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
proficientA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
expertA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
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unskilledA useful opposite or contrast for this word.
clumsyA useful opposite or contrast for this word.
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