Obvious
Obvious adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.
Proficient and obvious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Obvious".
Nearby Words: obviously, obviousness
Proficient
Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Obvious and proficient are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obvious" instead an adjective "Proficient".
Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently
Both words in one sentence
- Weapons were first just allowed by class lists, but obvious issues led to simple solution in AD&D — penalties for non-proficient use.
Source: Possession Implies Mastery -
The most obvious example is how any human not in a designated safe area during the night is fair game for any youkai, as humans are expected to be at least proficient in youkai hunting.
Source: Video Game / Touhou - Fighter of 8-Bit Theater is a childish dimwit who is blind to the obvious (for the most part at least) but is also a highly proficient swordmaster who can wield the Sword-Chucks (yo!) with enough proficiency to fight a six-armed demon of fire.
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