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  • 31masterful, masterly —    Most authorities continue to insist that we observe a distinction between these two namely, that masterly should apply to that which is adroit and expert and masterful to that which is imperious and domineering. So in the following quotation… …

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  • 32masterful, masterly —    Most authorities continue to insist that we observe a distinction between these two namely, that masterly should apply to that which is adroit and expert and masterful to that which is imperious and domineering. So in the following quotation… …

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  • 33old masterly — adverb see old master …

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  • 34masterful —  , masterly  Most authorities continue to insist that we observe a distinction between these two namely that masterly should apply to that which is adroit and expert and masterful to that which is imperious and domineering. Useful as the… …

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  • 35literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

    Universalium

  • 36masterful — adjective 1) a masterful man Syn: commanding, powerful, imposing, magisterial, lordly, authoritative; dominating, domineering, overbearing, overweening, imperious Ant: weak 2) t …

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  • 37History of Dogmatic Theology —     History of Dogmatic Theology     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Dogmatic Theology     The imposing edifice of Catholic theology has been reared not by individual nations and men, but rather by the combined efforts of all nations and the …

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  • 38proficient — proficient, adept, skilled, skillful, expert, masterly are comparable when they mean having the knowledge and experience necessary to success in a given line especially of work or endeavor. When applied to things rather than persons, all these… …

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  • 39masterful — masterful, masterly Although both words have at some time in their history shared all the meanings involved here, they have settled down in more recent usage in such a way that masterful conveys meanings to do with dominance and power whereas… …

    Modern English usage

  • 40masterful — adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. inclined and usually competent to act as master b. suggestive of a domineering nature 2. having or reflecting the power and skill of a master • masterfully adverb • masterfulness noun Synonyms: masterful …

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