Adjectives - word formation Flashcards
Accessible, opp. Inaccessible, Inaccessibility.
That can be easily entered, reached, obtained, used.
The park is inaccessible.
Accurate, accuracy. opp. Inaccurate, inaccuracy.
precise/correct.
It is not always easy to give accurate measures for an earthquake.
Apologetic.
To say or show you are sorry for doing sth.
Audrey was extremely apologetic for making us wait so long.
Arguable. Can be argued that.
Debatable, may be questioned.
Whether this is the way forward is arguable.
Argumentative.
Quarrelsome. Always ready to disagree.
Jenny is very argumentative. She will tell you black is white.
Coherent. Incoherent.
Well-planned, clear and sensible.
Decisive. Indecisive.
Able to make quick decisions in difficult situations.
Decisive policies.
Discreet.Indiscretion.
Careful in order to avoid embarassing or offending.
Try to be as discreet as possible as he is very sensitive and easily upset.
Excessive.
More or higher than is necessary or reasonable.
Knowledgeable.
Well-informed.
He is knowledgeable about computers.
Legible. Illegible.
Clear to read.
Her handwriting is illegible.
Logical. Illogical.
Reasonable, sensible.
There is no logical explanation for taht.
Loyal. Disloyal.
Faithful.
A loyal friend will stand by you at good and bad times.
Normal. Abnormal.
Usual, ordinary.
obedient.disobedient.
