expert

dextrous

ˈdɛkst(ə)rəs

adjective

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

a dexterous keyboard player

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dexterous

ˈdɛkst(ə)rəs

adjective

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

a dexterous keyboard player

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craftswomen

ˈkrɑːf(t)sˌwʊmən

noun

a female worker skilled in a particular craft.

the expert craftswoman teaches traditional building techniques

artisan,craftsperson,tradeswoman,tradesperson,mechanic,technician,operative,maker,smith,wright,skilled worker,dedicated worker,meticulous worker,expert,artist,artificer,handicraftswoman

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craftswoman

ˈkrɑːf(t)sˌwʊmən

noun

a female worker skilled in a particular craft.

the expert craftswoman teaches traditional building techniques

artisan,craftsperson,tradeswoman,tradesperson,mechanic,technician,operative,maker,smith,wright,skilled worker,dedicated worker,meticulous worker,expert,artist,artificer,handicraftswoman

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craftsmen

ˈkrɑːf(t)smən

noun

a worker skilled in a particular craft.

the tiles are handmade by trained craftsmen

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craftsman

ˈkrɑːf(t)smən

noun

a worker skilled in a particular craft.

the tiles are handmade by trained craftsmen

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counselors

ˈkaʊns(ə)lə

noun

a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.

a marriage counsellor

adviser,consultant,guide,mentor,confidant,confidante,instructor,coach,teacher,tutor,guru,expert,specialist,therapist,guidance counsellor,psychologist,psychiatrist,analyst,psychotherapist,mind doctor,head doctor,healer,shrink,trick cyclist,head shrinker

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counselor

ˈkaʊns(ə)lə

noun

a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.

a marriage counsellor

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counsellors

ˈkaʊns(ə)lə

noun

a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.

a marriage counsellor

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counsellor

ˈkaʊns(ə)lə

noun

a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.

a marriage counsellor

adviser,consultant,guide,mentor,confidant,confidante,instructor,coach,teacher,tutor,guru,expert,specialist,therapist,guidance counsellor,psychologist,psychiatrist,analyst,psychotherapist,mind doctor,head doctor,healer,shrink,trick cyclist,head shrinker

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consultants

kənˈsʌlt(ə)nt

noun

a person who provides expert advice professionally.

adviser,guide,counsellor,expert,specialist,authority,pundit,ace,whizz,wizard,hotshot,maven

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consultant

kənˈsʌlt(ə)nt

noun

a person who provides expert advice professionally.

adviser,guide,counsellor,expert,specialist,authority,pundit,ace,whizz,wizard,hotshot,maven

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bravura

brəˈv(j)ʊərə

noun

great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity.

the recital ended with a blazing display of bravura

virtuoso,magnificent,outstanding,exceptional,exceptionally good,excellent,superb,brilliant,dazzling,first-class,masterly,expert,out of this world,mean,ace,stellar,crack,A1,shit-hot

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boffins

ˈbɒfɪn

noun

a person engaged in scientific or technical research.

the boffins at the Telecommunications Research Establishment

expert,specialist,authority,genius,mastermind,scientist,technician,researcher,inventor,egghead,brains,Einstein,whizz,wizard,alpha geek,brainbox,clever clogs,maven,rocket scientist,brainiac

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boffin

ˈbɒfɪn

noun

a person engaged in scientific or technical research.

the boffins at the Telecommunications Research Establishment

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arbiters

/ˈɑːbɪtə/

noun

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

the Secretary of State is the final arbiter

judge,authority,determiner,controller,director,governor,master,expert,pundit,critic

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arbiter

/ˈɑrbədər/

noun

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

the military acted as arbiter of conflicts between political groups

judge,authority,determiner,controller,director,governor,master,expert,pundit,critic

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aficionados

/əˌfɪsjəˈnɑːdəʊ/

noun

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

a crossword aficionado

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aficionado

/əˌfɪʃəˈnɑdoʊ/
/əˌfɪsjəˈnɑdoʊ/

noun

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

aficionados of the finest wines

connoisseur,expert,authority,specialist,pundit,one of the cognoscenti,cognoscente,devotee,appreciator,fan,fanatic,savant

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adepts

/əˈdɛpt/
/ˈadɛpt/

adjective

Very skilled or proficient at something.

she is adept at cutting through red tape

expert,proficient,accomplished,skilful,talented,gifted,masterly,virtuoso,consummate,peerless

noun

A person who is skilled or proficient at something.

he is an adept at imitation

expert,past master,master,master hand,genius,virtuoso,maestro,doyen,artist,professional,veteran,old hand

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adept

/əˈdɛpt/
/ˈædɛpt/

adjective

Very skilled or proficient at something.

he is adept at cutting through red tape

expert,proficient,accomplished,skilful,talented,gifted,masterly,virtuoso,consummate,peerless

noun

A person who is skilled or proficient at something.

they are adepts at kung fu and karate

expert,past master,master,master hand,genius,virtuoso,maestro,doyen,artist,professional,veteran,old hand

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acing

/eɪs/

noun

A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games.

the ace of diamonds

adjective

Very good.

excellent,very good,first-rate,first-class,marvellous,wonderful,magnificent,outstanding,superlative,formidable,virtuoso,masterly,expert,champion,fine,consummate,skilful,adept

verb

(in tennis and similar games) serve an ace against (an opponent)

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aces

/eɪs/

noun

A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games.

the ace of diamonds

adjective

Very good.

excellent,very good,first-rate,first-class,marvellous,wonderful,magnificent,outstanding,superlative,formidable,virtuoso,masterly,expert,champion,fine,consummate,skilful,adept

verb

(in tennis and similar games) serve an ace against (an opponent)

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aced

/eɪs/

noun

A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games.

the ace of diamonds

adjective

Very good.

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verb

(in tennis and similar games) serve an ace against (an opponent)

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ace

/eɪs/

noun

A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games.

the ace of diamonds

adjective

Very good.

excellent,very good,first-rate,first-class,marvellous,wonderful,magnificent,outstanding,superlative,formidable,virtuoso,masterly,expert,champion,fine,consummate,skilful,adept

transitive verb

(in tennis and similar games) serve an ace against (an opponent).

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accomplished

/əˈkɑmplɪʃt/

adjective

Highly trained or skilled.

an accomplished pianist

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