This is an example of the Word Wave puzzle. The puzzle has directions, the correct answers, and the six word answers on the wave in context. The dictionary definitions are used with permission from Random House Webster's College Dictionary. Please read the trademark and copyright notice on the email page.




"Once you ride the wave of words between these opposites, your verbal surfing skills will soar."
Directions:Fill in the six words on the wave where you have been given both the definition and number of letters in the missing word. All answers are among the "pebbles" at the bottom of the page.

Answers: 1. proficient 2. dexterous 3. capable 4. awkward 5. bungling 6. inept

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Complete WORD Wave puzzle "text": #1= 10 letter adjective that means: well advanced in an art, occupation or branch of knowledge. #2= 9 letter adjective that means: skillful or competent with the hands or body; mentally adroit and skillful. #3= 7 letter adjective that means: having sufficient physical and mental ability, having general efficiency and ability . #4= 7 letter that means: lacking or showing a lack of dexterity or skill, or a lack of grace. #5= 8 letter adjective that means: acting or working clumsily or awkwardly. #6= 5 letter adjective that means: lacking skill or aptitude, esp. for a particular task; lacking sense or reason; generally incompetent.

Answers in context: 1. The proficient plumber was thoroughly qualified to perform the most difficult tasks on all the jobs. 2. The lawyer had tremendous research but needed to be dexterous in handling the jury to ensure his success. 3. The new employee was so capable that the company decided they did not need to hire another person to finish the job. 4. A young colt looks so awkward when it first walks but, in two years, it could be in the Kentucky Derby. 5. The juggler was bungling his performance because he dropped every item that he was supposed to catch. 6. The government was inept in handling the flood reimbursement because, in addition to having too many restrictions, the money went to the wrong city.


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