resourceful
[ ri-sawrs-fuhl, -sohrs-, -zawrs-, -zohrs- ]
/ rɪˈsɔrs fəl, -ˈsoʊrs-, -ˈzɔrs-, -ˈzoʊrs- /
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adjective
able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
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resourceful
/ (rɪˈzɔːsfʊl, -ˈsɔːs-) /
adjective
ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp in dealing with difficult situations
Derived forms of resourceful
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