Appropriate
Appropriate adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Proficient and appropriate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Appropriate".
Proficient
Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Appropriate and proficient are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appropriate" instead an adjective "Proficient".
Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently
Both words in one sentence
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Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: Subverted - the cowardly and slinky Flashman is a Big Guy of appropriate physical strength, a very good swordsman, proficient with cavalry lance and brags about his ability with horses.
Source: Literature / Flashman
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