Ability and Wit

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Wit and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

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Ability and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling

good	good ability	good wit
high	high ability	high wit
certain	certain ability	certain wit
standard	standard ability	standard wit
Other adjectives: original, actual, great, superior, remarkable, incredible.

The overlap in roles makes more sense when you realize that both require similar skillsets: Quick wit and the ability (and close relationship with their lord) necessary to speak truth to power.

Source: The Jester
Her affair is with someone who has also been a major character from the beginning of the series, who we have come to like for his quick wit and ability to make it out of some dire situations, plus she agonizes over her growing feelings toward him for months before they finally hook up.

Source: Good Adultery, Bad Adultery
Intelligence is similar, though more closely relates to wit, raw intellect, and technical and scientific ability.

Source: Genius Ditz

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