Adept and Dabbler

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Adept noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.

Usage example: even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics

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Dabbler is an antonym for adept.

Nearby Word: adeptly

Dabbler noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.

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Adept is an antonym for dabbler.

Nearby Words: dabble, dabbling, dabbled

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