affable
/ˈæfəbl/
af · fa · ble
ˈæf · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. friendly and easy to talk to
Significado en Español
afable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ gần, thân thiện
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aff-(from the French root meaning ''to, towards'') + able(capable) → capable of being approached → approachable, affable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “affable”:
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A
hostile
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B
friendly
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C
indifferent
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D
rude
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B — friendly.
“affable” means adj. friendly and easy to talk to
Common questions about “affable”
What does “affable” mean?
affable — adj. friendly and easy to talk to. In Chinese: 和蔼可亲的，友善的.
How do you pronounce “affable”?
affable is pronounced /ˈæfəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: af · fa · ble.
Is “affable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. affable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “affable”?
aff-(from the French root meaning ''to, towards'') + able(capable) → capable of being approached → approachable, affable.
