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Able

Fit; adapted; suitable.

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Capable 84% connected

Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number;…

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Capable 84% connected

Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number;…

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Competent 84% connected

Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.

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Competent 84% connected

Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.

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Fit 84% connected

imp. & p. p. of Fight.

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Fit 84% connected

imp. & p. p. of Fight.

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Ability 74% connected

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ability 74% connected

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ability 66% connected

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ability 66% connected

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in…

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Power 66% connected

Same as Poor, the fish.

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Power 66% connected

Same as Poor, the fish.

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Able-bodied 92% connected

Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust.

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Capable 92% connected

Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Unable 94% connected

Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent' weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an in…

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Unable 94% connected

Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent' weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an in…

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