| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accomplished | highly trained and capable |
| 2. | adaptable | able to adjust effectively |
| 3. | adept | highly skilled and proficient |
| 4. | adroit | skillful and clever |
| 5. | agile-minded | mentally flexible and quick |
| 6. | analytic | good at breaking problems down |
| 7. | analytical | good at logical problem-solving |
| 8. | astute | quick to understand situations |
| 9. | brainy | smart in a practical way |
| 10. | bright | quick and intelligent |
| 11. | can-do | ready to solve problems |
| 12. | canny | careful, clever, and shrewd |
| 13. | capable | able and competent |
| 14. | clever | quick to solve problems |
| 15. | competent | able to do things well |
| 16. | cool-headed | calm and effective under pressure |
| 17. | crafty | clever in practical ways |
| 18. | creative | able to make new solutions |
| 19. | deft | skillful and quick |
| 20. | deliberate | careful and purposeful |
| 21. | dependable | reliably able to help |
| 22. | dexterous | skillful with hands or mind |
| 23. | discerning | good at judging well |
| 24. | DIY-minded | inclined to solve things yourself |
| 25. | down-to-earth | practical and sensible |
| 26. | effective | producing the intended result |
| 27. | efficient | working well with little waste |
| 28. | enterprising | showing initiative and imagination |
| 29. | equal to it | capable of coping well |
| 30. | experienced | having useful practical knowledge |
| 31. | fit for purpose | suited to the need |
| 32. | foxy | clever and crafty |
| 33. | gifted | having notable natural ability |
| 34. | go-getting | actively pursuing solutions |
| 35. | good in a pinch | effective in emergencies |
| 36. | grounded | sensible and practical |
| 37. | hands-on | practical and directly involved |
| 38. | handy | useful and practically skilled |
| 39. | imaginative | full of useful ideas |
| 40. | improvisational | good at making do |
| 41. | industrious | hardworking and productive |
| 42. | ingenious | clever at finding solutions |
| 43. | innovative | introducing useful new ideas |
| 44. | inventive | good at creating useful ideas |
| 45. | jack-of-all-trades | skilled at many different tasks |
| 46. | judicious | showing good sense |
| 47. | level-headed | sensible and calm |
| 48. | logical | reasoning clearly and effectively |
| 49. | make-do | able to manage with little |
| 50. | masterful | highly skilled and effective |
| 51. | mature | showing sound judgment |
| 52. | methodical | systematic and effective |
| 53. | multiskilled | having several practical skills |
| 54. | multitalented | skilled in many ways |
| 55. | nimble-minded | quick-thinking and flexible |
| 56. | observant | good at noticing useful details |
| 57. | on the ball | alert and effective |
| 58. | organized | arranged and efficient |
| 59. | original | fresh and inventive |
| 60. | perceptive | quick to notice details |
| 61. | practical | good at handling real situations |
| 62. | pragmatic | focused on practical solutions |
| 63. | prepared | ready for likely problems |
| 64. | proactive | acting before problems grow |
| 65. | problem-solving | good at finding answers |
| 66. | proficient | competent and effective |
| 67. | qualified | having the needed ability |
| 68. | quick on the uptake | fast to understand |
| 69. | quick-thinking | fast at making solutions |
| 70. | quick-witted | mentally fast and sharp |
| 71. | rational | guided by reason |
| 72. | ready | prepared and quick to act |
| 73. | realistic | guided by practical realities |
| 74. | reliable | consistently effective and trustworthy |
| 75. | resilient | able to recover and adapt |
| 76. | responsive | reacting quickly and well |
| 77. | savvy | knowledgeable and shrewd |
| 78. | seasoned | experienced and capable |
| 79. | self-reliant | able to manage independently |
| 80. | sensible | showing good practical judgment |
| 81. | sharp | mentally alert and clever |
| 82. | shrewd | smart and sharp in judgment |
| 83. | skilled | trained and able |
| 84. | skillful | having practical ability |
| 85. | smart | intelligent and capable |
| 86. | streetwise | practically savvy in real life |
| 87. | tactical | skilled in practical moves |
| 88. | talented | naturally able and effective |
| 89. | tenacious | persistent in solving problems |
| 90. | thoughtful | showing careful consideration |
| 91. | up to snuff | good enough and capable |
| 92. | up to the task | able to handle it |
| 93. | versatile | skilled in many practical ways |
| 94. | well-equipped | having needed skills or means |
| 95. | well-prepared | ready and able |
| 96. | well-rounded | capable in many areas |
| 97. | wily | clever in tricky situations |
| 98. | wise | showing sound judgment |
| 99. | with-it | aware and capable |
| 100. | worldly | experienced and streetwise |
