| Word | adroitness |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. Cleverness or skill. |
| Sentence | Most people considered Lenehan a leech but, in spite of this reputation, his adroitness and eloquence had always prevented his friends from forming any general policy against him. |
| Source | Dubliners, "Two Gallants", p. 53 |
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