1. RED HOT ROOTS LESSON 44
ABLE, IBLE, IL, ILE

2. SUFFIXES AND MEANINGS ABLE, IBLE ABLE, CAN DO ENJOYABLE
IL, ILE CAPABLE OF BEING, FRAGILE
LIKE

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. EDIBLE
-(ADJ)-ABLE TO BE EATEN
Artichokes are edible thistles.

6. FUTILE
-(ADJ)-USELESS; INEFFECTIVE; INCAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE DESIRED EFFECT
His efforts to remove the stump were futile. It would not budge.

7. HOSPITABLE
-(ADJ)-TREATING PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS, GENEROSITY AND ATTENTION
The inn was noted for its hospitable employees and excellent food.

8. 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.

9. LAUGHABLE -(ADJ)-CAUSING LAUGHTER AND AMUSEMENT; AMUSING
Mom’s first attempt to roller blade was laughable.

10. 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.

11. TENABLE -(ADJ)-ABLE TO BE HELD, MAINTAINED OR DEFENDED
She gave a tenable argument for changing the recess schedule, but the principal rejected it.

12. VOLATILE -(ADJ)-CHANGEABLE; EASY TO EXPLODE
She had a volatile temper, often flying off the handle for no apparent reason.