-able / -ible

20 words

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   reliableadj/rɪˈlaɪəbl/

   able to be trusted to do something well or to provide accurate results

   “We need a reliable source for the data in our essay.”

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   possibleadj/ˈpɒsəbl/

   able to be done or achieved; able to happen

   “Is it possible to finish the task by tomorrow?”

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   affordableadj/əˈfɔːdəbl/

   cheap enough for most people to buy or pay for

   “Students need affordable accommodation near campus.”

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   reasonableadj/ˈriːzənəbl/

   fair and sensible; not excessive and based on good judgment

   “The landlord asked for a reasonable rent considering the location.”

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   availableadj/əˈveɪləbl/

   able to be used, obtained, or reached

   “Tickets are available online.”

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   suitableadj/ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/

   right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation

   “This course is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge.”

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   responsibleadj/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

   having an obligation to do something, or being the one who will be blamed if something goes wrong

   “Who is responsible for the final report?”

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   acceptableadj/əkˈseptəbl/

   good enough in a particular situation; satisfactory

   “Her behaviour at the meeting was not acceptable.”

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   accessibleadjective/əkˈsesəbl/

   easy to reach, use, or understand

   “The library is accessible by bus from the city centre.”

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    comfortableadj/ˈkʌmftəbl/

    feeling relaxed and free from pain or worry

    “After a long flight I was glad to have a comfortable seat.”

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    sustainableadj/səˈsteɪnəbəl/

    able to continue over the long term without causing harm or using up resources

    “Sustainable farming methods help protect soil and water for future generations.”

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    enjoyableadj/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/

    pleasant and fun; giving enjoyment

    “The trip to the museum was very enjoyable for everyone.”

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    understandableadj/ˌʌndəˈstændəbl/

    easy to understand, or reasonable given the circumstances

    “Given the noise, his anger was understandable.”

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    sensibleadj/ˈsensəbl/

    showing good sense or judgment; reasonable and practical

    “It's sensible to save some money for emergencies.”

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    inevitableadjective/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/

    certain to happen; unavoidable

    “With such heavy rain, flooding was inevitable.”

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    manageableadj/ˈmænɪdʒəbl/

    able to be controlled, dealt with, or achieved without great difficulty

    “She split the large project into manageable tasks and finished on time.”

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    flexibleadj/ˈflɛksəbl/

    able to change or be changed easily according to situation; willing to adjust

    “The university offers flexible course schedules for working students.”

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    avoidableadj/əˈvɔɪdəbəl/

    that can be prevented or avoided

    “Many accidents are avoidable if drivers slow down in bad weather.”

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    memorableadj/ˈmem(ə)rəbl/

    worth remembering; likely to be remembered because of being special or unusual

    “The graduation ceremony was a memorable occasion for all of us.”

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    noticeableadj/ˈnəʊtɪsəbəl/

    easy to see, hear, or feel; obvious

    “There has been a noticeable drop in pollution since the new regulations.”