Apt
Apt adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- However, as soon as they start playing, the 'drunkard' changes, turning out to be a highly skilled and intimidating player, who is apt at sleight of hand himself.
Source: Hustling the Mark -
Spinnock from Malazan Book of the Fallen is an apt Kef Tanar player, easily the most skilled at the game in Scour Tavern.
Source: Smart People Play Chess -
Failure Is the Only Option: Besides the "Prepare To Die" tag line (which is apt, as unless you are EXTREMELY lucky or skilled, you're going to die several times before you get to the mid-point of the second area into the game), there are the endings to the game.
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