proficient

Pronunciation

Adjective B1 Intermediate

Skilled and competent at doing something, having developed strong ability through practice.

"After a year of lessons, she became quite proficient at the violin."

Synonyms and antonyms

skilled competent

incompetent inept

Usually followed by "in" or "at", as in "proficient in French" or "proficient at chess".

Which word fits the gap? "After a year of lessons, she became quite _____ at the violin."

Answer: proficient

In your own words, what does "proficient" mean?

Skilled and competent at doing something, having developed strong ability through practice.