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Abel (AY buhl)
In the Bible, the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his older brother Cain: "Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him." Genesis 4:8.
Abel, able, -able
Abel (AY buhl) (noun)
In the Bible, the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his older brother Cain: "Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him." Genesis 4:8.
able (AY buhl) (adjective)
1. Having enough power, skill, or means to do something; capable: Neil claimed that his cat was able to see in the dark.
2. Having more power or skill than usual; skillful: Joan Gilbert was an able teacher for more than 40 years.
2. Having more power or skill than usual; skillful: Joan Gilbert was an able teacher for more than 40 years.
-able (uh buhl; depending on the word to which it is attached) (a suffix that forms adjectives)
A suffix that forms adjectives from verbs and nouns: Crystal's family was very comfortable sitting around the fireplace and listening to the beautiful recorded music.
Do you think you are able to tell the Biblical story of Cain and Abel without becoming uncomfortable about the horror of death by violence?
This entry is located in the following unit:
Confusing Words Clarified: Group A; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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