Adept vs. Versed — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Adept and Versed
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Adept
An adept is an individual identified as having attained a specific level of knowledge, skill, or aptitude in doctrines relevant to a particular author or organization. He stands out from others with his great abilities.
Versed
Versed is a book of poetry written by Rae Armantrout and published by Wesleyan University Press in 2009 (see 2009 in poetry). It won the 2009 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry after being named a finalist for the National Book Award.
Adept
Very skilled or accomplished.
Versed
Acquainted through study or experience; knowledgeable or skilled
I am well versed in classical languages.
Adept
A highly skilled person; an expert
"political consequences in getting rid of all the skeptics, unbelievers, and adepts of rival faiths" (Gene Lyons).
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Versed
Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
Adept
Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
Versed
Past tense of verse
Adept
One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
Adepts in philosophy
Versed
Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study, practice, etc.; skilled; practiced; knowledgeable; expert.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age.
These men were versed in the details of business.
Adept
One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.
Versed
Turned.
Adept
Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
Beaus adept in everything profound.
Versed
An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
Adept
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Versed
Thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience;
Well versed in classical languages
Adept
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
Adept in handicrafts
An adept juggler
An expert job
A good mechanic
A practiced marksman
A proficient engineer
A lesser-known but no less skillful composer
The effect was achieved by skillful retouching
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