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111inept — in|ept [ıˈnept] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: inepte, from Latin ineptus, from aptus; APT] not good at doing something ≠ ↑capable, skilful ↑skilful ▪ inept leadership ▪ He was criticized for his inept handling of the problem.… …
112manoeuvre — ma|noeu|vre1 BrE maneuver AmE [məˈnu:və US ər] n 1.) a skilful or careful movement that you make, for example in order to avoid something or go through a narrow space ▪ A careful driver will often stop talking before carrying out a complex… …
113sleight of hand — [ˌslaıt əv ˈhænd] n [U] [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: sleight skill, trick (13 20 centuries) from Old Norse slœgth, from slœgr; SLY] 1.) the use of quick and skilful movements with your hands when doing a magic trick, so that people cannot understand …
114clever — adjective (cleverer, cleverest) 1》 quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas. ↘skilful; adroit. 2》 [with negative] Brit. informal healthy or well: I didn t feel too clever. Phrases too clever by half informal annoyingly proud of… …
115pretty — adjective (prettier, prettiest) 1》 attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful. 2》 informal used ironically to express displeasure: he led me a pretty dance. adverb informal to a moderately high degree; fairly. noun (plural… …
116trick — noun 1》 a cunning or skilful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone. ↘a mischievous practical joke. ↘a skilful act performed for entertainment. ↘an illusion: a trick of the light. ↘[as modifier] intended to mystify or …
117ace — 1 noun (C) 1 a playing card with a single spot on it, which usually has the highest value in a game: the ace of hearts 2 have an ace up your sleeve to have a secret advantage which could help you to win or be successful 3 hold all the aces to… …
118close — 1 verb 1 SHUT (I, T) to shut something so that there is no longer a space or hole, or to become shut in this way: Ann closed her book and stood up. | close a door/window/gate: Would you mind if I closed the window? | close the… …
119deft — adjective 1 a deft movement is skilful, and often quick: With one deft movement, she flipped the pancake over. 2 skilful at doing something: a deft political operator deftly adverb deftness noun (U) …
120great — /greIt/ adjective VERY GOOD 1 spoken a) very good; excellent: We had a great time at the fair. | You can come after all? Great! | It s great to see you again! b) used when you really think that something is not good, satisfactory or enjoyable at… …
