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    acceptable

    US /ækˈsɛptəbəl/

    ・

    UK /əkˈseptəbl/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveSatisfactory; good enough
    Her test marks were acceptable, but her teacher encouraged her to do even better

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    How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria

    07:04How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria
    • In the specific case of malaria, though, the risk might be acceptable, since the genetic modification doesn't make a big change in the overall genome, it only changes a very specific part.

      In the specific case of malaria, though, the risk might be acceptable, since the genetic modification doesn't make a big change in the overall genome, it only changes a very specific part.

    • the risk might be acceptable since the genetic modification doesn't make a big change in the overall genome,

      the risk might be acceptable since the genetic modification doesn't make a big change in the overall genome,

    B1

    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • Goop is taking advantage of people at their most vulnerable positions and it's really just not acceptable.

      Goop is taking advantage of people at their most vulnerable positions and it's really just not acceptable.

    • and it's really just not acceptable.

      and it's really just not acceptable.

    B2

    How to tell if you're being bullied at work | BBC Ideas

    06:15How to tell if you're being bullied at work | BBC Ideas
    • Make sure that those conversations happen early on about which behaviours are acceptable and which are not.

      Make sure that those conversations happen early on about which behaviours are acceptable and which are not.

    • are acceptable and which are not.

      are acceptable and which are not.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English Aug 06, 2015 - Chins

    06:06BBC 6 Minute English Aug 06, 2015 - Chins
    • Neil: The word he used was plausible meaning something that is acceptable or believable.

      Neil: The word he used was plausible meaning something that is acceptable or believable.

    • Neil: The word he used was plausible meaning something that is acceptable or believable.

      Neil: The word he used was plausible meaning something that is acceptable or believable.

    B1

    Use these phrases when you want to *politely* DISAGREE with someone

    06:05Use these phrases when you want to *politely* DISAGREE with someone
    • else is enough and acceptable.

      else is enough and acceptable.

    • But in other cultures, in American culture for example, it is less acceptable

      But in other cultures, in American culture for example, it is less acceptable

    A2

    The SOCIAL CLASS System... EXPLAINED | Easy English 191

    13:52The SOCIAL CLASS System... EXPLAINED | Easy English 191
    • It's not as acceptable to refer to it as it used to be.

      It's not as acceptable to refer to it as it used to be.

    • but people probably don't it's not as acceptable to refer to it as it used to be.

      but people probably don't it's not as acceptable to refer to it as it used to be.

    A2

    Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184

    13:10Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184
    • Okay, so then what would you think would be an acceptable wage to live and survive in London and enjoy a nice life?

      Okay, so then what would you think would be an acceptable wage to live and survive in London and enjoy a nice life?

    • Okay, so then what would you think would be an acceptable wage to live and survive in London and have, like, enjoy a nice life?

      Okay, so then what would you think would be an acceptable wage to live and survive in London and have, like, enjoy a nice life?

    A2

    Why Steve Jobs Wore The Same Outfit Everyday

    04:50Why Steve Jobs Wore The Same Outfit Everyday
    • The outfit quickly became Job's signature look, and inspired fans like me to recreate the style themselves, which probably wasn't the most socially acceptable thing to wear in high school, but it was fun nonetheless.

      The outfit quickly became Job's signature look, and inspired fans like me to recreate the style themselves, which probably wasn't the most socially acceptable thing to wear in high school, but it was fun nonetheless.

    • The outfit quickly became Jobs' signature look and inspired fans like me to recreate the style themselves, which probably wasn't the most socially acceptable thing to wear in high school,

      The outfit quickly became Jobs' signature look and inspired fans like me to recreate the style themselves, which probably wasn't the most socially acceptable thing to wear in high school,

    B1

    CCNY Commencement 2016 First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker -Cutting Version

    02:31CCNY Commencement 2016  First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker -Cutting Version
    • They act as if name-calling is an acceptable substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger and intolerance should be our default state rather than the optimism and openness that have always been the engine of our progress.

      They act as if name-calling is an acceptable substitute for thoughtful debate, as if anger and intolerance should be our default state rather than the optimism and openness that have always been the engine of our progress.

    • to be suspicious of those with whom we disagree.?  They act as if name-calling is an acceptable  

      to be suspicious of those with whom we disagree.?  They act as if name-calling is an acceptable  

    A1

    Adverbs Of Frequency | English Grammar Lesson

    04:23Adverbs Of Frequency | English Grammar Lesson
    • It's fine to pronounce this as "often" or to drop the T and say "often." Both versions are acceptable.

      It's fine to pronounce this as "often" or to drop the T and say "often." Both versions are acceptable.

    • It's fine to pronounce this as often or to drop the T and say often both versions are acceptable.

      It's fine to pronounce this as often or to drop the T and say often both versions are acceptable.

    A2