Word: skillful
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...keys, of course, are the ability to wake up when lecture gets interesting and to be able to fall asleep whenever the situation permits it. The first skill isn't that difficult to learn--you just have to train yourself to wake up when you hear a change. If the professor drones on, stay on cloud nine; but if he or she stops talking to write on the blackboard, or if you hear notebooks being opened or pens clicking as the poor awake listeners begin to take notes again--now it's time to rouse yourself. Also, this can prevent...
...perennial .300-hitter, and Gold-Glove second baseman, Alomar's skill has never been an issue. Now, his character is being chastised and his skill ignored...
...games provide a stern test of skill (and tolerance) in a wide range of events. Hand-eye coordination, upper body strength and mental toughness are all challenged at some point during the weekend...
...Pool. A classic collegiate game, pool is almost preliminary, warm-up event to the heart of the competition. Generally, hand-eye coordination is still intact, which means that players of high skill and low tolerance manage to perform fairly well...
...done much theatergoing in London knows the feeling: sitting in the stalls at a half-empty matinee and watching an actor you've barely heard of--or maybe the understudy of an actor you've barely heard of--command the stage with the sort of assurance and effortless technical skill that elude even big-name stars in America. It's better training; it's Shakespeare; it's being able to work constantly to develop your craft--whatever the reason, British actors really are better...