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able
adjective
-
able
,
abler
,
ablest
having
the
power
,
skill
,
or
opportunity
to
do
something
•
After
weeks
of
practice
,
Mia
was
finally
able
to
ride
her
bike
without
training
wheels
.
After
weeks
of
practice
,
Mia
was
finally
able
to
ride
her
bike
without
training
wheels
.
•
Thanks
to
his
new
glasses
,
the
elderly
man
is
now
able
to
read
the
newspaper
clearly
.
Thanks
to
his
new
glasses
,
the
elderly
man
is
now
able
to
read
the
newspaper
clearly
.
From
Latin
habilis
“
easily
handled
,
handy
,
skillful
,”
via
Old
French
able
.
adjective
-
able
,
abler
,
ablest
showing
skill
,
talent
,
or
intelligence
;
competent
•
The
company
needs
an
able
manager
who
can
guide
the
team
through
challenges
.
The
company
needs
an
able
manager
who
can
guide
the
team
through
challenges
.
•
Everyone
admired
the
surgeon
as
an
able
and
compassionate
professional
.
Everyone
admired
the
surgeon
as
an
able
and
compassionate
professional
.
Same
origin
as
earlier
sense
,
developing
the
meaning
of
competence
by
late
Middle
English
.
table
noun
a
piece
of
furniture
with
a
flat
top
on
legs
that
people
use
for
eating
,
working
,
or
putting
things
on
•
Lena
spread
a
bright
cloth
over
the
kitchen
table
before
breakfast
.
Lena
spread
a
bright
cloth
over
the
kitchen
table
before
breakfast
.
•
During
the
craft
lesson
,
the
children
gathered
around
a
large
table
covered
with
colored
paper
and
glue
.
During
the
craft
lesson
,
the
children
gathered
around
a
large
table
covered
with
colored
paper
and
glue
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
"
table
",
from
Latin
"
tabula
"
meaning
plank
,
board
,
or
list
noun
a
set
of
facts
or
numbers
arranged
in
rows
and
columns
for
easy
reference
•
The
weather
report
included
a
table
showing
average
temperatures
for
each
month
.
The
weather
report
included
a
table
showing
average
temperatures
for
each
month
.
•
Please
add
the
survey
results
to
the
spreadsheet
table
so
everyone
can
see
them
.
Please
add
the
survey
results
to
the
spreadsheet
table
so
everyone
can
see
them
.
Extension
of
Latin
"
tabula
"
sense
‘
list
’
in
medieval
scholarship
,
leading
to
printed
tables
of
figures
.
verb
-
table
,
tabling
,
tables
,
tabled
to
formally
present
something
,
such
as
a
proposal
or
motion
,
for
discussion
at
a
meeting
•
The
minister
will
table
the
new
education
bill
in
Parliament
tomorrow
.
The
minister
will
table
the
new
education
bill
in
Parliament
tomorrow
.
•
At
the
council
meeting
,
she
tabled
a
motion
to
improve
local
recycling
services
.
At
the
council
meeting
,
she
tabled
a
motion
to
improve
local
recycling
services
.
Sense
arose
in
British
parliamentary
procedure
in
the
17th
century
,
referring
to
literally
laying
papers
on
the
‘
table
’
before
members
.
verb
-
table
,
tabling
,
tables
,
tabled
to
postpone
discussion
or
consideration
of
something
,
often
until
a
later
time
•
The
committee
voted
to
table
the
budget
proposal
until
next
month
.
The
committee
voted
to
table
the
budget
proposal
until
next
month
.
•
Because
of
time
constraints
,
they
tabled
further
discussion
on
the
new
policy
.
Because
of
time
constraints
,
they
tabled
further
discussion
on
the
new
policy
.
American
legislative
usage
developed
in
the
19th
century
,
shifting
‘
place
on
the
table
’
to
mean
‘
set
aside
for
now
’.
noun
a
broad
,
flat-topped
area
of
high
ground
with
steep
sides
;
a
mesa
or
plateau
•
The
desert
table
rose
abruptly
from
the
surrounding
plain
.
The
desert
table
rose
abruptly
from
the
surrounding
plain
.
•
Ancient
rivers
carved
steep
cliffs
around
the
table
over
millions
of
years
.
Ancient
rivers
carved
steep
cliffs
around
the
table
over
millions
of
years
.
Borrowed
from
French
"
table
"
in
17th-century
exploration
journals
to
describe
landforms
resembling
a
tabletop
.
ability
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
the
power
or
capacity
to
do
something
•
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
•
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
From
Latin
‘
habilitas
’
meaning
‘
aptitude
’
via
Old
French
‘
abilite
’.
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
a
particular
skill
or
talent
that
someone
has
•
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
•
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
ultimately
from
Latin
root
meaning
‘
able
’.
available
adjective
able
to
be
used
,
obtained
,
or
reached
because
it
is
present
and
not
already
taken
•
“
Is
this
seat
available
or
is
someone
sitting
here
?”
“
Is
this
seat
available
or
is
someone
sitting
here
?”
•
The
app
shows
which
hotel
rooms
are
available
tonight
.
The
app
shows
which
hotel
rooms
are
available
tonight
.
adjective
free
to
do
something
because
you
are
not
busy
•
Are
you
available
for
a
meeting
at
3
p
.
m
.?
Are
you
available
for
a
meeting
at
3
p
.
m
.?
•
I'm
sorry
,
the
doctor
isn't
available
right
now
.
I'm
sorry
,
the
doctor
isn't
available
right
now
.
adjective
not
currently
in
a
romantic
relationship
and
open
to
dating
•
He
asked
if
she
was
available
,
but
she
said
she
was
already
seeing
someone
.
He
asked
if
she
was
available
,
but
she
said
she
was
already
seeing
someone
.
•
All
his
friends
are
married
,
but
he's
still
available
.
All
his
friends
are
married
,
but
he's
still
available
.
comfortable
adjective
giving
physical
ease
,
warmth
,
or
relaxation
with
no
pain
or
discomfort
•
This
sofa
is
so
comfortable
that
I
could
sit
here
all
day
.
This
sofa
is
so
comfortable
that
I
could
sit
here
all
day
.
•
She
wore
comfortable
shoes
for
the
long
walk
.
She
wore
comfortable
shoes
for
the
long
walk
.
adjective
feeling
relaxed
,
calm
,
and
free
from
worry
in
a
situation
or
with
someone
•
Ella
is
comfortable
speaking
in
front
of
large
audiences
now
.
Ella
is
comfortable
speaking
in
front
of
large
audiences
now
.
•
I'm
not
comfortable
with
this
plan
;
it
seems
risky
.
I'm
not
comfortable
with
this
plan
;
it
seems
risky
.
adjective
having
or
providing
enough
money
to
live
without
financial
worry
•
They
have
a
comfortable
income
and
can
travel
every
year
.
They
have
a
comfortable
income
and
can
travel
every
year
.
•
After
getting
the
promotion
,
Maya
felt
comfortable
financially
.
After
getting
the
promotion
,
Maya
felt
comfortable
financially
.
adjective
large
enough
to
remove
doubt
or
risk
;
ample
or
safely
above
a
required
amount
•
The
team
won
by
a
comfortable
ten-point
margin
.
The
team
won
by
a
comfortable
ten-point
margin
.
•
He
finished
the
exam
with
a
comfortable
fifteen
minutes
to
spare
.
He
finished
the
exam
with
a
comfortable
fifteen
minutes
to
spare
.
variable
adjective
changing
or
likely
to
change
so
that
it
is
not
always
the
same
•
Spring
weather
in
the
mountains
is
famously
variable
,
swinging
from
sunshine
to
snow
in
a
single
day
.
Spring
weather
in
the
mountains
is
famously
variable
,
swinging
from
sunshine
to
snow
in
a
single
day
.
•
The
loan
offers
a
variable
interest
rate
that
can
go
up
or
down
each
year
.
The
loan
offers
a
variable
interest
rate
that
can
go
up
or
down
each
year
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
French
‘
variable
’,
from
Latin
‘
variabilis
’
meaning
‘
changeable
’,
from
‘
variare
’ ‘
to
change
’.
noun
a
factor
,
quantity
,
or
symbol
that
can
change
,
especially
a
letter
representing
an
unknown
number
in
mathematics
or
something
that
can
be
altered
in
an
experiment
•
In
the
equation
2x
+
3
=
11
,
the
letter
x
is
the
variable
you
must
solve
for
.
In
the
equation
2x
+
3
=
11
,
the
letter
x
is
the
variable
you
must
solve
for
.
•
Temperature
was
the
only
variable
in
the
experiment
;
everything
else
stayed
the
same
.
Temperature
was
the
only
variable
in
the
experiment
;
everything
else
stayed
the
same
.
Borrowed
from
medieval
Latin
‘
variabilis
’
in
the
mathematical
sense
in
the
late
17th
century
,
extending
the
earlier
adjective
meaning
to
a
noun
for
things
that
can
change
.
enable
verb
-
enable
,
enabling
,
enables
,
enabled
to
make
it
possible
for
something
to
happen
or
for
someone
to
do
something
•
Good
planning
enabled
the
team
to
finish
the
project
early
.
Good
planning
enabled
the
team
to
finish
the
project
early
.
•
The
new
ramp
enables
wheelchair
users
to
enter
the
building
easily
.
The
new
ramp
enables
wheelchair
users
to
enter
the
building
easily
.
verb
-
enable
,
enabling
,
enables
,
enabled
to
switch
on
a
function
or
device
so
that
it
becomes
active
and
can
be
used
•
Tap
this
switch
to
enable
airplane
mode
on
your
phone
.
Tap
this
switch
to
enable
airplane
mode
on
your
phone
.
•
The
technician
enabled
the
security
cameras
with
a
few
clicks
.
The
technician
enabled
the
security
cameras
with
a
few
clicks
.
verb
-
enable
,
enabling
,
enables
,
enabled
to
allow
or
encourage
someone
to
continue
harmful
or
irresponsible
behavior
by
removing
the
natural
consequences
•
Giving
him
money
after
he
wastes
it
only
enables
his
bad
spending
habits
.
Giving
him
money
after
he
wastes
it
only
enables
his
bad
spending
habits
.
•
His
friends
enabled
his
addiction
by
covering
for
him
.
His
friends
enabled
his
addiction
by
covering
for
him
.
reasonable
adjective
sensible
and
fair
;
using
good
judgment
•
It
is
reasonable
to
wear
a
coat
in
cold
weather
.
It
is
reasonable
to
wear
a
coat
in
cold
weather
.
•
The
teacher
made
a
reasonable
request
for
the
students
to
arrive
on
time
.
The
teacher
made
a
reasonable
request
for
the
students
to
arrive
on
time
.
adjective
not
too
high
,
extreme
,
or
large
in
amount
;
moderate
•
The
store
sells
good
shoes
at
reasonable
prices
.
The
store
sells
good
shoes
at
reasonable
prices
.
•
We
found
a
hotel
within
a
reasonable
distance
of
the
beach
.
We
found
a
hotel
within
a
reasonable
distance
of
the
beach
.
adjective
fairly
good
and
acceptable
,
though
not
perfect
•
His
French
is
reasonable
for
someone
who
started
last
year
.
His
French
is
reasonable
for
someone
who
started
last
year
.
•
The
car
is
old
but
still
in
reasonable
condition
.
The
car
is
old
but
still
in
reasonable
condition
.
unable
adjective
not
able
to
do
something
•
Due
to
heavy
snow
,
the
bus
driver
was
unable
to
see
the
road
clearly
.
Due
to
heavy
snow
,
the
bus
driver
was
unable
to
see
the
road
clearly
.
•
Lina
felt
unable
to
answer
the
difficult
math
question
during
the
test
.
Lina
felt
unable
to
answer
the
difficult
math
question
during
the
test
.
capable
adjective
having
the
ability
,
power
,
or
qualities
needed
to
do
or
experience
something
•
With
some
training
,
the
old
laptop
is
still
capable
of
running
modern
software
.
With
some
training
,
the
old
laptop
is
still
capable
of
running
modern
software
.
•
Elephants
are
capable
of
remembering
waterholes
they
visited
years
ago
.
Elephants
are
capable
of
remembering
waterholes
they
visited
years
ago
.
From
Middle
French
capable
,
from
Late
Latin
capābilis
“
able
to
take
in
,
able
to
hold
”,
from
capere
“
to
take
,
seize
”.
adjective
skillful
and
efficient
at
doing
something
•
The
town
hired
a
very
capable
engineer
to
design
the
water
system
.
The
town
hired
a
very
capable
engineer
to
design
the
water
system
.
•
Even
as
a
teenager
,
he
was
already
a
capable
chess
player
.
Even
as
a
teenager
,
he
was
already
a
capable
chess
player
.
From
Middle
French
capable
,
from
Late
Latin
capābilis
“
able
to
take
in
,
able
to
hold
”,
from
capere
“
to
take
,
seize
”.
cable
noun
a
thick
insulated
bundle
of
wires
or
fibres
that
carries
electricity
or
electronic
signals
•
He
used
a
long
cable
to
connect
the
computer
to
the
projector
.
He
used
a
long
cable
to
connect
the
computer
to
the
projector
.
•
The
bridge
is
supported
by
thick
steel
cables
stretching
to
the
towers
.
The
bridge
is
supported
by
thick
steel
cables
stretching
to
the
towers
.
From
Middle
English
cable
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
capulum
“
a
rope
,
halter
.”
noun
-
cable
a
television
service
delivered
to
homes
through
underground
or
overhead
wires
,
often
offering
many
channels
•
The
new
documentary
will
air
on
cable
tonight
.
The
new
documentary
will
air
on
cable
tonight
.
•
Many
people
are
cancelling
cable
and
switching
to
streaming
services
.
Many
people
are
cancelling
cable
and
switching
to
streaming
services
.
Sense
evolved
in
the
20th
century
from
the
earlier
meaning
of
the
wire
itself
,
as
television
signals
traveled
through
these
cables
.
verb
-
cable
,
cabling
,
cables
,
cabled
to
send
a
message
or
news
by
telegraph
or
other
rapid
wire
service
,
especially
across
long
distances
•
In
1915
,
the
reporter
cabled
the
news
back
to
London
from
the
battlefield
.
In
1915
,
the
reporter
cabled
the
news
back
to
London
from
the
battlefield
.
•
He
promised
to
cable
me
the
results
as
soon
as
he
arrived
in
New
York
.
He
promised
to
cable
me
the
results
as
soon
as
he
arrived
in
New
York
.
From
the
noun
cable
,
referring
to
the
undersea
telegraph
cables
first
laid
in
the
19th
century
.
vegetable
noun
a
plant
or
part
of
a
plant
,
such
as
carrots
or
lettuce
,
that
people
cook
or
eat
raw
as
food
•
Mom
sliced
a
fresh
vegetable
salad
for
lunch
.
Mom
sliced
a
fresh
vegetable
salad
for
lunch
.
•
Rabbits
love
munching
on
every
vegetable
in
the
garden
.
Rabbits
love
munching
on
every
vegetable
in
the
garden
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
,
originally
meaning
‘
growing
,
flourishing
’
and
later
‘
plant
’;
from
Latin
vegetabilis
‘
grow
,
sprout
’,
from
vegetare
‘
animate
’.
noun
an
offensive
term
for
a
person
who
cannot
move
,
speak
,
or
think
normally
because
of
severe
brain
damage
•
Using
the
word
vegetable
to
describe
a
patient
is
hurtful
and
disrespectful
.
Using
the
word
vegetable
to
describe
a
patient
is
hurtful
and
disrespectful
.
•
The
doctor
explained
that
the
term
vegetable
is
not
used
in
professional
medicine
.
The
doctor
explained
that
the
term
vegetable
is
not
used
in
professional
medicine
.
Transferred
from
the
basic
sense
of
‘
non-moving
,
plant-like
’
to
describe
people
in
the
20th
century
,
especially
after
advances
in
life-support
technology
highlighted
long-term
comas
.
valuable
adjective
worth
a
lot
of
money
•
The
museum
keeps
its
most
valuable
painting
in
a
locked
room
.
The
museum
keeps
its
most
valuable
painting
in
a
locked
room
.
•
Please
store
your
valuable
jewelry
in
the
hotel
safe
.
Please
store
your
valuable
jewelry
in
the
hotel
safe
.
From
value
+
-able
,
recorded
in
English
since
the
15th
century
.
adjective
very
useful
,
important
,
or
helpful
•
Your
advice
was
extremely
valuable
to
me
.
Your
advice
was
extremely
valuable
to
me
.
•
The
training
gave
us
valuable
skills
for
our
new
jobs
.
The
training
gave
us
valuable
skills
for
our
new
jobs
.
Extended
figurative
sense
of
“
having
great
usefulness
”
developed
in
the
17th
century
from
the
earlier
monetary
sense
.
tablespoon
noun
a
large
spoon
used
for
eating
soup
or
for
serving
food
at
the
table
•
He
stirred
his
coffee
with
a
tablespoon
because
the
teaspoons
were
all
dirty
.
He
stirred
his
coffee
with
a
tablespoon
because
the
teaspoons
were
all
dirty
.
•
A
shiny
silver
tablespoon
lay
beside
the
soup
bowl
on
the
white
tablecloth
.
A
shiny
silver
tablespoon
lay
beside
the
soup
bowl
on
the
white
tablecloth
.
noun
a
unit
of
volume
used
in
cooking
,
equal
to
about
15
milliliters
or
three
teaspoons
•
Add
one
tablespoon
of
olive
oil
to
the
pan
before
heating
it
.
Add
one
tablespoon
of
olive
oil
to
the
pan
before
heating
it
.
•
The
recipe
calls
for
two
tablespoons
of
sugar
to
sweeten
the
cake
batter
.
The
recipe
calls
for
two
tablespoons
of
sugar
to
sweeten
the
cake
batter
.
remarkable
adjective
unusual
or
surprising
enough
to
attract
attention
or
be
noticed
•
It
is
remarkable
that
the
tiny
insect
can
lift
objects
many
times
its
weight
.
It
is
remarkable
that
the
tiny
insect
can
lift
objects
many
times
its
weight
.
•
The
desert
town
experiences
a
remarkable
drop
in
temperature
after
sunset
.
The
desert
town
experiences
a
remarkable
drop
in
temperature
after
sunset
.
Derived
from
remark
+
-able
in
the
early
17th
century
,
literally
‘
worthy
of
remark
’.
adjective
extremely
impressive
,
excellent
,
or
admirable
•
She
has
shown
remarkable
progress
in
her
piano
lessons
.
She
has
shown
remarkable
progress
in
her
piano
lessons
.
•
The
rescue
team
did
a
remarkable
job
saving
everyone
during
the
storm
.
The
rescue
team
did
a
remarkable
job
saving
everyone
during
the
storm
.
Same
as
other
sense
:
formed
by
combining
remark
with
the
suffix
-able
,
indicating
something
that
can
be
remarked
upon
because
it
is
impressive
.
stable
adjective
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
firm
and
steady
;
not
likely
to
move
,
fall
,
or
change
suddenly
•
The
ladder
felt
stable
even
on
the
uneven
ground
.
The
ladder
felt
stable
even
on
the
uneven
ground
.
•
After
weeks
of
turbulence
,
the
company
’
s
share
price
remained
stable
.
After
weeks
of
turbulence
,
the
company
’
s
share
price
remained
stable
.
From
Latin
stabilis
“
firm
,
steady
,”
from
stare
“
to
stand
.”
noun
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
a
building
where
horses
or
other
farm
animals
are
kept
•
The
farmer
walked
into
the
stable
to
feed
the
horses
.
The
farmer
walked
into
the
stable
to
feed
the
horses
.
•
A
sweet
smell
of
hay
filled
the
old
wooden
stable
.
A
sweet
smell
of
hay
filled
the
old
wooden
stable
.
From
Old
French
estable
,
from
Latin
stabulum
“
standing
place
,
farm
building
,”
from
stare
“
to
stand
.”
adjective
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
mentally
or
emotionally
healthy
and
not
likely
to
have
sudden
changes
•
After
months
of
therapy
,
he
is
now
emotionally
stable
.
After
months
of
therapy
,
he
is
now
emotionally
stable
.
•
The
doctor
said
the
patient
’
s
vital
signs
are
stable
.
The
doctor
said
the
patient
’
s
vital
signs
are
stable
.
noun
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
a
group
of
animals
or
people
,
especially
horses
,
athletes
,
or
artists
,
controlled
or
managed
by
one
person
or
organization
•
The
record
label
has
a
stable
of
talented
singers
.
The
record
label
has
a
stable
of
talented
singers
.
•
The
trainer
’
s
stable
includes
three
champion
racehorses
.
The
trainer
’
s
stable
includes
three
champion
racehorses
.
verb
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
to
put
or
keep
a
horse
or
other
animal
in
a
stable
•
After
the
long
ride
,
we
stabled
the
horses
for
the
night
.
After
the
long
ride
,
we
stabled
the
horses
for
the
night
.
•
The
ranch
can
stable
up
to
fifty
horses
during
winter
.
The
ranch
can
stable
up
to
fifty
horses
during
winter
.
adjective
-
stable
,
stabling
,
stables
,
stabled
,
stabler
,
stablest
chemically
or
physically
not
likely
to
react
,
break
down
,
or
change
•
Helium
is
a
very
stable
gas
even
at
extreme
temperatures
.
Helium
is
a
very
stable
gas
even
at
extreme
temperatures
.
•
The
new
alloy
stays
stable
under
heavy
pressure
.
The
new
alloy
stays
stable
under
heavy
pressure
.
capability
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
the
power
,
skill
,
or
qualities
needed
to
do
something
•
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
•
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
From
capable
+
-ity
,
first
recorded
in
the
1600s
.
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
a
specific
function
or
feature
that
a
machine
,
system
,
or
organization
is
designed
to
perform
•
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
•
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
Derived
from
the
earlier
sense
of
personal
ability
and
extended
to
machinery
and
systems
in
the
early
20th
century
.
vulnerable
adjective
easily
harmed
,
injured
,
or
damaged
,
especially
in
a
physical
way
•
Without
her
helmet
,
the
cyclist
felt
vulnerable
on
the
busy
city
streets
.
Without
her
helmet
,
the
cyclist
felt
vulnerable
on
the
busy
city
streets
.
•
Small
sailboats
are
vulnerable
during
sudden
ocean
storms
.
Small
sailboats
are
vulnerable
during
sudden
ocean
storms
.
From
Latin
vulnerabilis
“
that
may
be
wounded
,”
from
vulnus
“
wound
.”
adjective
easily
hurt
emotionally
or
mentally
because
you
are
open
about
your
feelings
or
in
a
weak
position
•
After
the
breakup
,
she
felt
too
vulnerable
to
start
dating
again
.
After
the
breakup
,
she
felt
too
vulnerable
to
start
dating
again
.
•
He
made
himself
vulnerable
by
admitting
he
needed
help
.
He
made
himself
vulnerable
by
admitting
he
needed
help
.
adjective
(
computing
)
having
a
weakness
that
can
be
exploited
by
an
attack
or
error
•
Outdated
software
is
often
vulnerable
to
hackers
.
Outdated
software
is
often
vulnerable
to
hackers
.
•
The
security
team
patched
the
vulnerable
section
of
the
code
.
The
security
team
patched
the
vulnerable
section
of
the
code
.
acceptable
adjective
good
enough
or
satisfactory
for
a
particular
purpose
or
standard
•
The
food
at
the
campsite
was
acceptable
,
but
not
as
tasty
as
home
cooking
.
The
food
at
the
campsite
was
acceptable
,
but
not
as
tasty
as
home
cooking
.
•
Her
handwriting
was
barely
acceptable
for
the
examiners
to
read
.
Her
handwriting
was
barely
acceptable
for
the
examiners
to
read
.
From
Middle
French
acceptable
,
from
Latin
acceptabilis
meaning
‘
worthy
of
acceptance
’.
adjective
considered
morally
or
socially
right
,
proper
,
or
allowed
•
It
is
not
acceptable
to
talk
loudly
during
a
movie
.
It
is
not
acceptable
to
talk
loudly
during
a
movie
.
•
Most
people
now
find
recycling
an
acceptable
habit
that
benefits
the
planet
.
Most
people
now
find
recycling
an
acceptable
habit
that
benefits
the
planet
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
stressing
the
notion
of
moral
or
social
acceptance
.
considerable
adjective
large
in
amount
,
size
,
or
degree
•
The
project
will
require
a
considerable
amount
of
time
and
money
.
The
project
will
require
a
considerable
amount
of
time
and
money
.
•
She
showed
considerable
skill
in
fixing
the
old
computer
.
She
showed
considerable
skill
in
fixing
the
old
computer
.
From
Middle
English
considerable
(“
worthy
of
consideration
”),
from
consider
+
-able
,
first
attested
in
the
15th
century
.
adjective
important
enough
to
deserve
attention
or
respect
•
The
professor
is
a
scholar
of
considerable
reputation
in
the
field
of
linguistics
.
The
professor
is
a
scholar
of
considerable
reputation
in
the
field
of
linguistics
.
•
Winning
the
prize
was
a
considerable
honor
for
the
young
scientist
.
Winning
the
prize
was
a
considerable
honor
for
the
young
scientist
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
;
earlier
meaning
of
“
worthy
of
consideration
”
later
broadened
to
denote
size
or
amount
.
uncomfortable
adjective
Causing
physical
discomfort
so
that
it
is
hard
to
relax
.
•
The
wooden
bench
felt
uncomfortable
after
we
sat
on
it
for
hours
.
The
wooden
bench
felt
uncomfortable
after
we
sat
on
it
for
hours
.
•
She
shifted
in
her
seat
because
her
new
shoes
were
uncomfortable
.
She
shifted
in
her
seat
because
her
new
shoes
were
uncomfortable
.
From
un-
‘
not
’
+
comfortable
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
18th
century
.
adjective
Feeling
uneasy
,
embarrassed
,
or
anxious
in
a
situation
.
•
I
felt
uncomfortable
talking
about
money
in
front
of
strangers
.
I
felt
uncomfortable
talking
about
money
in
front
of
strangers
.
•
The
long
silence
made
everyone
at
the
table
uncomfortable
.
The
long
silence
made
everyone
at
the
table
uncomfortable
.
From
un-
‘
not
’
+
comfortable
;
the
sense
of
emotional
unease
developed
in
the
19th
century
.
reliable
adjective
able
to
be
trusted
to
do
what
is
expected
or
to
work
well
every
time
•
Jake
is
always
reliable
—
he
never
misses
a
deadline
.
Jake
is
always
reliable
—
he
never
misses
a
deadline
.
•
The
bus
service
here
is
very
reliable
even
on
snowy
days
.
The
bus
service
here
is
very
reliable
even
on
snowy
days
.
From
rely
+
-able
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
16th
century
,
meaning
“
that
may
be
depended
on
.”
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
trusted
because
it
never
fails
to
help
or
work
when
needed
•
Whenever
my
car
breaks
down
,
Max
is
my
reliable
—
he
can
fix
anything
.
Whenever
my
car
breaks
down
,
Max
is
my
reliable
—
he
can
fix
anything
.
•
Grandma's
soup
is
the
old
reliable
when
someone
in
the
family
catches
a
cold
.
Grandma's
soup
is
the
old
reliable
when
someone
in
the
family
catches
a
cold
.
Extended
noun
use
of
the
adjective
,
first
noted
in
North
American
English
in
the
early
20th
century
.