Capable
Capable adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Discerning and capable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discerning" instead an adjective "Capable".
Nearby Words: capability, capably
Discerning
Discerning adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Capable and discerning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable" instead an adjective "Discerning".
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- Its owner is mysteriously capable of discerning that it's evening, even though he's not wearing a watch.
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From Final Fantasy X-2, Vegnagun is a super-weapon capable of sensing the intents of others, fleeing from those who would dismantle it, and allowing for its firing against a target...which it was less discerning of.
Source: Empathic Weapon -
Normally they are capable of discerning whether or not a character is to be trusted but there have been a few instances where the wolves acted aggressively towards a character their owner had been angry at, even if they were trustworthy.
Source: Empathy Pet
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