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-able, -ible, -il, -ile, -ous, -ine, -al
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -able, -ible, -il, -ile | able or capable |
| manageable | (adj) Able to be managed, controlled, or accomplished without great difficulty. |
| agreeable | (adj) Enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant; willing to agree to something. |
| sensible | (adj) Having or showing a good sense of judgment; designed to be comfortable, useful, etc., rather than stylish. |
| edible | (adj) Suitable or safe to eat. |
| civil | (adj) or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters; courteous and polite. |
| docile | (adj) Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive |
| futile | (adj) Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. |
| volatile | (adj) likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way; having or showing extreme or sudden changes of emotion; likely to become dangerous or out of control. |
| -ous, ine, -al | like, pertaining to |
| malicious | (adj) Having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person; having or showing malice. |
| voracious | (adj) Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity. |
| torturous | (adj) Full of twists and turns; excessively lengthy and complex. |
| pristine | (adj) In its original condition; unspoiled; clean and fresh as if new; spotless. |
| genuine | (adj) Truly what something is said to be; authentic. |
| masculine | (adj) Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men, especially strength and aggressiveness. |
| masculine | (adj) having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men, especially strength and aggressiveness. |
| feminine | (adj) having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women or girls. |