Being talented, Joe and Ted are about to make a fresh start (6)
I believe the answer is:
gifted
'being talented' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'joe and ted are about to make a fresh start' is the wordplay.
'joe' becomes 'GI' (GI Joe).
'and' says to put letters next to each other.
'are about' says to put letters next to each other.
'to make a fresh start' becomes 'f' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'ted' put after 'f' is 'fted'.
'gi'+'fted' is 'GIFTED'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gifted that I've seen before include "Talented, naturally accomplished" , "very skilful" , "Exceptionally clever" , "Presented" , "With high talent" .)