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acceptable

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Meanings
adjective
Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

Examples :

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."
attitude value quality

Related Words

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accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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worthy noun

/ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/

A distinguished or eminent person

"The school's new principal, a worthy, is known for her strong leadership. "

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decent adjective

/ˈdiːsənt/

Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

"The restaurant's food was decent for the price. "

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passable adjective

/ˈpæsəbəl/ /ˈpɑsəbəl/

That may be passed or traversed.

"The mountain path was passable, so we were able to hike to the summit. "

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excellent adjective

/ˈɛksələnt/

Having excelled, having surpassed.

"The student's excellent performance on the math test showed they had surpassed their previous scores. "

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special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

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pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

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nothing noun

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.

"The broken pencil was nothing; I easily found a new one. "

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present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

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moderate noun

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

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designs noun

/dɪˈzaɪnz/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The architect presented several designs for the new school building, each specifying materials and layouts that would meet the students' needs for learning and safety. "