(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
APROPOS
introducing a different topic; in point of fact; "incidentally, I won't go to the party"
at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
of an appropriate or pertinent nature
APT
mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build"
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities"
HALE
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again"
prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"
United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
INSHAPE
INTHEPINK
MAKESENSE
SEIZURE
the taking possession of something by legal process
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
the act of taking of a person by force
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure"
SUITED
be agreeable or acceptable; "This time suits me"
outfitted or supplied with clothing; "recruits suited in green"
meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy"
accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
TONED
having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination; "full-toned"; "silver-toned"
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination; "full-toned"; "shrill-toned"; "deep-toned"
give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles"
change to a color image; "tone a photographic image"
change the color or tone of; "tone a negative"
vary the pitch of one's speech
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
TRIM
thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a body kept trim by exercise"
severely simple in line or design; "a neat tailored suit"; "tailored curtains"
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
neat and smart in appearance; "a clean-cut and well-bred young man"; "the trig corporal in his jaunty cap"; "a trim beard"
cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder; "even the barn was shipshape"; "a trim little sailboat"
cut closely; "trim my beard"
a person who adapts their views to the prevailing political trends for personal advancement.
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"
cutting down to the desired size or shape
cultivate, tend, and cut back t
USEABLE
convenient for use or disposal; "the house is available after July 1"; "2000 square feet of usable office space"
fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"
capable of being put to use; "usable byproducts"
WELL
resulting favorably;
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well');
in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
come up, as of a liquid; "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the m