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able, ible = able, can do il, ile = capable of being, like All Adjectives! Slide 2 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. Slide 3 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. Docile Not Docile Slide 4 edible (adj.)- able to be eaten Artichokes are edible thistles. Slide 5 futile (adj.)- useless; ineffective; incapable of producing the desired effect His efforts to remove the stump were futile. It would not budge. Slide 6 hospitable (adj.)- treating people with kindness, generosity and attention The inn was noted for its hospitable employees and excellent food. Slide 7 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. Slide 8 laughable (adj.)- causing laughter and amusement; amusing Moms first attempt to roller blade was laughable. Slide 9 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. Slide 10 tenable (adj.)- able to be held, maintained or defended She gave a tenable argument for changing the recess schedule, but the principal rejected it. Slide 11 volatile (adj.)- changeable; easy to explode She had a volatile temper, often flying off the handle for no apparent reason.