Able
Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Nearby Word: ability
Up for
Both terms in one sentence
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Metal Gear Solid made up for not being able to stand under it with being able to take piss from wolves!
Source: Toilet Humour aka: Toilet Humor -
They make up for it by being able to revive dead Minions and by being able to swim.
Source: Video Game / Overlord - They make up for this by being able to zap you from far away with very powerful attacks.
Source: Stationary Boss
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