competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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lac·er·ate
 (l  s   -r  t  )
KEY
TRANSITIVE VERB:
lac·er·at·ed
,
lac·er·at·ing
,
lac·er·ates
- To rip, cut, or tear.
- To cause deep emotional pain to; distress.
ADJECTIVE:
(-r  t, -r  t  )
- Torn; mangled.
- Wounded.
- Having jagged, deeply cut edges:
lacerate leaves.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English laceraten, from Latin lacer re
, lacer t-, from lacer, torn
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