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able , capable, competent, qualified有才能的，能
He is an able writer whose first novel was published as far back as 1924.他是一个有才能的作家，他的第一部小说早在1924年就出版了。
Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work..计算机能够进行极为复杂的运算。
He was a competent clerk.他是一位称职的职员。
He is a qualified scientist.他是一个合格的科学家。
adequate, enough, sufficient足够的
For the use of beginners, this dictionary is adequate.对初学都来说，这本字典足够了。
Doctors say that you should drink enough water- about six glasses a day.医生们说，人要喝足够的水，每天大约6杯。
Do you have sufficient food and drink for ten people?你们有足够十个人吃喝的食物饮料吗？
Afraid, awful, dreadful, fearful可怕的
I’m afraid that I don’t understand what you mean.我恐怕还不理解你的意思。
The old fellow’s fury was awful.那老人愤怒的样子真让人害怕。
Dreadful stories they were: about hanging, and murder, and storms at sea, and wild deeds.那都是些让人恐怖的故事，全是些绞死，暗杀，海上风暴和施暴行为的故事。
This is a fearful thought.这是一种可怕的想法。
Alike, like相像的
The two brothers are very much alike.兄弟俩长得很想像。
I cannot do it like you do.我不能做得像你那样。
Alive, live活着
Who is the greatest poet alive?谁是当代最伟大的诗人？
English is a living language.英语是活的语言。
Aware, conscious知道的，感知的
I am aware of the importance of learning English.我意识到学英语的重要性。
He is conscious of a sense of guilt他感觉到很内疚。