RED HOT ROOTS LESSON 44 ABLE, IBLE, IL, ILE

SUFFIXES AND MEANINGS ABLE, IBLE ABLE, CAN DO ENJOYABLE IL, ILE CAPABLE OF BEING, FRAGILE LIKE

CIVIL (ADJ) POLITE AND RESPECTFUL; ACTING WITH COURTESY AND CIVILITY Though his customer was angry, the sales clerk handled his complaint in a civil manner.

DOCILE -(ADJ)-EASY TO MANAGE; GENTLE; EASY TO TEACH OR DISCIPLINE Jorge was a calm, docile child, unlike his twin sister, who was unruly and rebellious.

EDIBLE -(ADJ)-ABLE TO BE EATEN Artichokes are edible thistles.

FUTILE -(ADJ)-USELESS; INEFFECTIVE; INCAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE DESIRED EFFECT His efforts to remove the stump were futile. It would not budge.

HOSPITABLE -(ADJ)-TREATING PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS, GENEROSITY AND ATTENTION The inn was noted for its hospitable employees and excellent food.

INTANGIBLE -(ADJ)-NOT ABLE TO BE TOUCHED OR MEASURED; NOT DEFINITE OR CONCRETE While love is intangible, there are many concrete ways that you can show your love.

LAUGHABLE -(ADJ)-CAUSING LAUGHTER AND AMUSEMENT; AMUSING Mom’s first attempt to roller blade was laughable.

PORTABLE -(ADJ)-ABLE TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER LOCATION The basketball hoop was portable, allowing it to be used on the playground or in the gym.

TENABLE -(ADJ)-ABLE TO BE HELD, MAINTAINED OR DEFENDED She gave a tenable argument for changing the recess schedule, but the principal rejected it.

VOLATILE -(ADJ)-CHANGEABLE; EASY TO EXPLODE She had a volatile temper, often flying off the handle for no apparent reason.