Knowledgeable and Proficient

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Knowledgeable adjective - Having information especially as a result of study or experience.

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Proficient is a synonym for knowledgeable in skilled topic. In some cases you can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Knowledgeable", when it comes to topics like familiar with.

Nearby Word: knowledge

Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.

Usage example: a proficient rendition of a difficult piano piece

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Knowledgeable is a synonym for proficient in familiar with topic. You can use "Knowledgeable" instead an adjective "Proficient".

Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently

So while the Rac Cona Daimh may not be nearly as powerful as human wizards, they are much more proficient and knowledgeable in their use of lux and lux-based technology.

Source: Webcomic / Tales of the Questor
He believes that, because of this shared lineage, it is his "divine right" to be "Emperor of all" (his words) and is very proficient and knowledgeable in dark magic to help him accomplish this.

Source: Useful Notes / Napoleon Bonaparte
He speaks German, High German, fixes clocks, plays the cello, collects stamps, is knowledgeable about antique cameras, and is a highly proficient chef who makes his own sausages, appreciates fine wine, and such.

Source: Cultured Badass

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