Able and Inert

Able

Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

Inert is an antonym for able.

Nearby Word: ability

Inert

Inert adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

Able is an antonym for inert in lifeless topic.

Nearby Words: inertia, inertness, inertly

Both words in one sentence

  • During Doomwar, the collective force of the Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, some of the X-Men and Deadpool are only able to recollect about 5% of the vibranium Doctor Doom stole before T'Challa was forced to render the rest inert.
    Source: Mary Suetopia
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