Vocabulary Suffix -able

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of' and is used to form adjectives.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-able'?

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Washable, repairable, and acceptable are examples of words with the suffix '-able'.

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What does 'washable' mean?

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Washable means that something can be washed without being damaged.

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What does 'repairable' mean?

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Repairable means that something can be fixed or restored to working condition.

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What does 'detachable' mean?

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Detachable means that something can be removed or taken off.

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What does 'acceptable' mean?

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Acceptable means that something is satisfactory or meets a certain standard.

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What does 'imaginable' mean?

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Imaginable means that something can be thought of or conceived in the mind.

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What does 'renewable' mean?

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Renewable means that something can be replaced or restored, often used in the context of resources.

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What is the opposite of 'repairable'?

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The opposite of 'repairable' is 'irreparable', meaning something cannot be fixed.

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Can you give an example of a 'laughable' situation?

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A laughable situation is one that is so silly or ridiculous that it makes people laugh.