n.
Function: noun
1 the quality or state of being ready or skillful FF1C; to bring off such a coup requires address FF1E;
Synonyms: adroitness, deftness, dexterity, dexterousness, prowess, readiness, skill, sleight; compare TACT
Related Words: competence, efficiency, expertise, know-how, proficiency; craft, finesse; ingeniousness, ingenuity, resourcefulness
Contrasted Words: inadequacy, ineptitude, ineptness, unskillfulness; awkwardness, clumsiness, gawkiness, lubberliness, stupidity
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Synonyms: TACT , delicatesse, diplomacy, poise, savoir faire, tactfulness
Related Words: dexterity, ease, facility; cleverness, readiness; affability, graciousness
Contrasted Words: awkwardness, clumsiness, gaucheness; boorishness, churlishness
Antonyms: maladroitness
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Synonyms: BEARING 1, air, comportment, demeanor, deportment, mien, port, presence, set
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Synonyms: SPEECH 2, allocution, lecture, talk