Better
Better adjective - (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another.
Skillful
Skillful adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.
Both words in one sentence
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Sauron may be slightly better on the whole, but Gandalf is good enough to take skillful advantage of his one weakness.
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They are said to be skillful enough to achieve even better results than thousands-manned armies.
Source: Warrior Monk -
Might be a deadly duelist, a skillful swordsman, or just someone who is notably better at putting holes in other people.
Source: Master Swordsman
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