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acceptable

/əkˈseptəbl/
ac · cep · ta · ble ək · ˈsep · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. good enough
中文释义
可接受的
Significado en Español
aceptable
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How to use “acceptable” in a sentence

Your answer is acceptable.

你的答案可以接受。

Talking during the fire drill is not acceptable behavior.

消防演习时讲话是不可接受的行为。

The teacher said a short summary would be acceptable instead of a full essay.

老师说交一篇简短的总结代替完整的论文也可以。

Is it acceptable to wear sneakers to the school concert?

穿运动鞋去参加学校音乐会合适吗?

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “Acceptable”.

  1. A Unpleasant
  2. B Questionable
  3. C Disastrous
  4. D Tolerable
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D — Tolerable. “acceptable” means adj. good enough

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher said the essay was ______, though it could still be improved.

  1. A acceptable
  2. B forbidden
  3. C worthless
  4. D impossible
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A — acceptable. “acceptable” means adj. good enough

Common questions about “acceptable”

What does “acceptable” mean?

acceptable — adj. good enough. In Chinese: 可接受的.

How do you pronounce “acceptable”?

acceptable is pronounced /əkˈseptəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ac · cep · ta · ble.

How do you use “acceptable” in a sentence?

“acceptable” means good enough. Examples: (1) Your answer is acceptable. (2) Talking during the fire drill is not acceptable behavior. (3) The teacher said a short summary would be acceptable instead of a full essay. (4) Is it acceptable to wear sneakers to the school concert?

What are synonyms for “acceptable”?

tolerable, suitable — all close in meaning to acceptable (adj. good enough).

Is “acceptable” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. acceptable appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “acceptable”?

accept+able

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