adroit
Translation
adroit, skilful, clever, deft
Examples
She is an adroit negotiator.
She is an adroit negotiator.
He made an adroit move to solve the problem.
He made an adroit move to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((an adroit)) ((noun)) clever or skillful She is an adroit negotiator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skillful, deft; Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Etymology
From French 'à droit', meaning 'to the right' or 'properly'. The right hand was traditionally seen as more skilful.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'a droid'. Imagine a skillful robot or android performing a complex task.