Able
Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Nearby Word: ability
Both words in one sentence
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Who "isn't crippled, isn't Portugese, and probably isn't even a polo player." Oblivious Mockery:Max: But even if they do get a man into the Pentagon, that's not saying he'll be able to get out.
Source: Series / Get Smart - Notably, Achilles committed suicide because the wound to his leg cut a tendon and crippled him, and he felt life without being able to be the most badass fighter around wasn't worth living.
Source: Useful Notes / The Trojan War - In Deltora Quest Lief's father has a crippled leg from a tree falling on him so he isn't able to go look for the gems in the Belt of Deltora.
Source: Passing the Torch
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