competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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com·punc·tion
 (k  m-p  ngk  sh n)
KEY
NOUN:
- A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt. See Synonyms at penitence.
- A sting of conscience or a pang of doubt aroused by wrongdoing or the prospect of wrongdoing. See Synonyms at qualm.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English compunccioun, from Old French componction, from Late Latin comp ncti
, compnctin-, puncture, sting of conscience, from Latin compnctus, past participle of compungere, to sting : com-, intensive pref. ; see
com-
+ pungere, to prick; see peuk- in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
com·punctious
(-sh s)
KEY
(Adjective),
com·punctious·ly
(Adverb)
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