competent
adjectiveHaving the ability and knowledge needed to perform a task adequately.
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adjectiveLacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.
caliber
nounThe level of quality or ability of someone or something.
contend
verbTo compete or struggle against difficulty or opposition.
Compete or struggle
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inadequacy
nounA failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.
inept
adjectiveLacking skill or competence.
proficient
adjectiveCompetent and skilled in a particular activity.
prowess
nounExceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
vie
verbTo compete eagerly with others for something.
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