Able and Brutal

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Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

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Brutal and able are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brutal" instead an adjective "Able".

Nearby Word: ability

Brutal adjective - Difficult to endure.

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Able and brutal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Able" instead an adjective "Brutal".

Nearby Words: brutish, brute, brutalize, brutality, brutally

Lady of War: Three candidates: Aoi is a brutal fighter and able to stand up to G, but is too shy for her own good.

Source: Manga / Real Bout High School
The most brutal example was when Tarrlok turned out to be not only a bloodbender, but able to bloodbend under any moon phase, something established to be impossible in the original series.

Source: Didn't See That Coming
Officer Black is able to fight off Goku and kills Android 8 in a somewhat brutal fashion.

Source: Anime / Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

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