Dead is related to Dying. Dying is similar to Eager. Eager is similar to Hot. Hot is the opposite of Neutral. 
Skilled is related to Brilliant. Brilliant is a synonym of Wonderful. Wonderful is a synonym of Incredible. Incredible is the opposite of Ordinary. 
Dead <--RelatedTo--> Dying <--SimilarTo--> Eager <--SimilarTo--> Hot <--Antonym--> Neutral 
Skilled <--RelatedTo--> Brilliant <--Synonym--> Wonderful <--Synonym--> Incredible <--Antonym--> Ordinary 