Capable
Capable adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Usage example: a capable and efficient editor
Prepared and capable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prepared" instead an adjective "Capable".
Nearby Words: capability, capably
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Dresden Files: Harry Dresden's continued existence is down to being the luckiest man alive (except when it comes to money, women, or buildings) and being Crazy-Prepared or capable of being Crazy-Prepared with two hours notice and access to a Walmart.
Source: Crazy Prepared / Literature -
This absolute flat-footedness and denial of reality is generally not found in villains who are Crazy-Prepared or capable of Xanatos Speed Chess.
Source: This Cannot Be! - La Roque and Malevil are working together, they're prepared and capable of thwarting invasion, the harvests are bountiful, everything is going exceptionally well for two years.
Source: Bittersweet Ending / Literature
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