Lesson 7

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

Her advice was invaluable in helping me make the right decision.

commanding great respect or fear due to having exceptional strength, excellence, or capabilities

Her formidable intellect made her a top contender for the prestigious scholarship.

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Smoking is not permissible inside the building.

possessing the right to do or have something because of having the required qualifications

To apply for the scholarship, students must meet the eligible criteria regarding their academic performance.

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

The clay was pliable, allowing the sculptor to mold it into various forms with their hands.

an unusual characteristic or mannerism that is peculiar or silly

(of an illness or disease) capable of being successfully healed through medical treatment or therapy

Fortunately, her illness is curable with the right treatment and medication.

having the potential of being done successfully

The project manager determined that the proposed plan was feasible given the available resources and timeline.

a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation

giving satisfaction and enjoyment

Swimming in the warm ocean water was a pleasurable experience.

(of a piece of writing) capable of being read or easily understood

The teacher praised her for her legible handwriting.

fit for human or animal consumption

Not all wild mushrooms are comestible; some can be deadly.

easily influenced or open to suggestion and reccomendation

The suggestible young girl was swayed by her friends to join the new club at school, even though she initially hesitated.

a trivial objection or criticism raised over an inconsequential detail

Our only quibble with the report was the choice of font, not its content.

to take a long walk for pleasure in the countryside with no particular destination

On sunny weekends, the couple loves to ramble through the rolling hills.

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

The poor phone connection garbled his message, making it impossible to understand.

to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water

On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.

to make someone unable to think clearly

The complex instructions completely addled my brain.

to muddle someone's thinking, making it difficult to concentrate or reason

The complex instructions completely befuddles me.