Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

ability n
accomplishment n
accuracy n
acumen n
aptness n, at apt adj (SUITABLE)
aptness n, at apt adj (LIKELY)
aptness n, at apt adj (CLEVER)
aptitude n
art n (SKILL)
artistry n
bent n
capability n (ABILITY)
capacity n (AMOUNT)
command n (KNOWLEDGE)
competence n
competency n
coordination n
craftsmanship n
dash n (STYLE)
dexterity n
endowment n
expertise n
facility n (ABILITY)
faculty n (ABILITY)
finesse n
flair n
form n (ABILITY)
forte n
genius n
gift n (ABILITY)
greatness n, at great adj (BIG)
greatness n, at great adj (FAMOUS)
greatness n, at great adj (EXTREME)
greatness n, at great adj (GOOD)
greatness n, at be a great one for sth idiom
greatness n, at go great guns idiom
greatness n, at great minds think alike idiom
greatness n, at no great shakes idiom
knack n
know-how n
long suit n
manual dexterity n
métier n
polish n (SKILL)
power n (ABILITY)
proficiency n, at proficient adj
prowess n
pyrotechnics n
qualification n (TRAINING)
-ship suffix
skill n
smarts n
speciality n (BEHAVIOUR)
specialty n
star quality n
strength n (GOOD FEATURE)
strong point n
talent n (NATURAL ABILITY)
technically adv
touch n (ABILITY)
wizardry n
workmanship n
competency, at competence n
have a genius for sth
know how to do sth
an artist, poet, writer, etc. manqué

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 Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

powers
services
don't give up the day job! idiom
have an ear for sth idiom
know your stuff idiom
a magic touch idiom
what sb is (really) made of idiom
have a (good) nose for sth idiom
have another/more than one string to your bow idiom
turn your hand to sth idiom
know your onions, at know your stuff idiom

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