passable
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pass·a·ble
/ ˈpasəbəl/
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adj.
1.
just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory:
he spoke passable English.
2.
(of a route or road) clear of obstacles and able to be traveled along or on:
the road was passable with care.
DERIVATIVES:
pass·a·bly
/ -əblē/ adv.
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