(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
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"
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"
having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build"
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities"
HALE
draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"
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)
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"
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)
United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
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
accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
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"
TANTRUM
a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
TONED
give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles"
change to a color image; "tone a photographic image"
having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination; "full-toned"; "silver-toned"
change the color or tone of; "tone a negative"
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination; "full-toned"; "shrill-toned"; "deep-toned"
vary the pitch of one's speech
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
TRIM
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder; "even the barn was shipshape"; "a trim little sailboat"
a person who adapts their views to the prevailing political trends for personal advancement.
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
cut closely; "trim my beard"
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
cutting down to the desired size or shape
decorate, as with ornaments; "trim the christmas tree"; "trim a shop window"
a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"
be in equ
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
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
(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');
an abundant source; "she was a well of information"
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
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 meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"