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Among the most common word groups that fool bid writers (or any writers) is the "ible", "able" and "uble" group.
Here’s a list of them to watch out for. It’s a good idea to memorise those you find yourself using regularly in your Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses and sales proposals:
Abominable
Absorbable
Acceptable
Accessible
Accountable
Achievable
Actionable
Adaptable
Adducible
Adjustable
Administrable
Admissible
Adorable
Advisable
Affable
Agreeable
Allowable
Alterable
Amenable
Amiable
Amicable
Answerable
Applicable
Appreciable
Apprehensible
Approachable
Arable
Arguable
Ascertainable
Assessable
Assignable
Associable
Assumable
Attachable
Attainable
Attemptable
Attributable
Audible
Available
Avertable
Avoidable
Bankable
Bearable
Beatable
Believable
Biddable
Blamable
Bookable
Breakable
Bridgeable
Calculable
Certifiable
Challengeable
Changeable
Chargeable
Charitable
Citable
Climbable
Coercible
Collapsible
Collectable
Combinable
Combustible
Comfortable
Commendable
Commensurable
Communicable
Commutable
Companionable
Comparable
Compatible
Compensable
Comprehensible
Compressible
Comprisable
Conceivable
Condemnable
Condensable
Conductible
Conformable
Congestible
Connectible
Conquerable
Considerable
Consumable
Containable
Contemptible
Contestable
Contractible
Controllable
Conversable
Convertible
Convincible
Corrigible
Corrodible
Corruptible
Countable
Credible
Creditable
Crucible
Culpable
Cultivable
Curable
Damnable
Datable
Deceivable
Decidable
Decipherable
Deductible
Defensible
Definable
Delectable
Deliverable
Demonstrable
Deniable
Dependable
Deplorable
Depressible
Descendible
Describable
Desirable
Despicable
Destructible
Detectable
Determinable
Diffusible
Digestible
Dirigible
Discernible
Discoverable
Dismissible
Dispensable
Dispersible
Disreputable
Dissolvable
Distensible
Distinguishable
Divertible
Divisible
Drinkable
Durable
Dutiable
Eatable
Edible
Educable
Effectible
Eligible
Enforceable
Enviable
Equable
Equitable
Erasable
Erodible
Estimable
Evadable
Evaporable
Evincible
Exchangeable
Excisable
Excusable
Execrable
Exhaustible
Expansible
Expendable
Explicable
Explodable
Explorable
Expressible
Extensible
Extinguishable
Extractable
Fallible
Fashionable
Feasible
Fermentable
Filterable
Filterable
Finable
Fissionable
Flammable
Flexible
Floatable
Forcible
Fordable
Forgeable
Forgivable
Formidable
Frangible
Friable
Fungible
Fusible
Governable
Gullible
Habitable
Heritable
Horrible
Hospitable
Identifiable
Illegible
Illimitable
Imitable
Immeasurable
Immersible
Immovable
Immutable
Impartible
Impassable (impossible to pass)
Impassible
(incapable of experiencing pain)
Impeachable
Impeccable
Impenetrable
Imperishable
Impermeable
Imperturbable
Implacable
Imponderable
Impregnable
Impressible
Impressionable
Improvable
Inalienable
Inconceivable
Inconsolable
Inconsumable
Incontrovertible
Incorrigible
Incredible
Indefatigable
Indefeasible
Indefectible
Indelible
Indeterminable
Indictable
Indispensable
Indisputable
Indivisible
Indomitable
Indubitable
Ineffable
Ineluctable
Inerrable
Inescapable
Inevitable
Inexorable
Inexpiable
Inflammable
Inflatable
Inimitable
Innumerable
Insatiable
Insensible
Inseparable
Insufferable
Insuperable
Insurable
Insurmountable
Intelligible
Interminable
Investigable
Invincible
Inviolable
Irascible
Irreconcilable
Irredeemable
Irrefragable
Irrefutable
Irremediable
Irreparable
Irreplaceable
Irreproachable
Irresistible
Irretrievable
Irrevocable
Irrigable
Irritable
Justifiable
Knowledgeable
lamentable
Laudable
Laughable
Legible
Liable
Likable
Livable
Lovable
Maintainable
Malleable
Manageable
Mandible
Marketable
Marriageable
Measurable
Memorable
Mendable
Miscible
Miserable
Modifiable
Movable
Namable
Navigable
Negligible
Negotiable
Notable
Noticeable
Notifiable
Objectionable
Obtainable
Omissible
Operable
Oppressible
Paintable
Palatable
Palpable
Parable
Pardonable
Passable
Payable
Peaceable
penetrable
Pensionable
Perceptible
Perfectible
Perishable
Permissible
Personable
Persuadable
Pitiable
Plausible
Pliable
Possible
Practicable
Presentable
Presumable
Preventable
Printable
Probable
Procurable
Producible
Profitable
Pronounceable
Provable
Quantifiable
Quenchable
Quotable
Ratable
Reachable
Readable
Realisable
Recoverable
Rectifiable
Redeemable
Reducible
Referable
Refutable
Regrettable
Reliable
Relievable
Remissible
Renewable
reparable
Repeatable
Replaceable
Reprehensible
Repressible
Resistible
Resoluble
Respectable
Responsible
Retractable
Reversible
Revertible
Risible
Rotatable
Salable
Salvable
Scalable
Searchable
Seasonable
Seducible
Sensible
separable
Serviceable
Sinkable
Sizeable
Sociable
Soluble
Solvable
Specifiable
Spreadable
Submersible
Sufferable
Suggestible
Suitable
Supportable
Supposable
Suppressible
Surpassable
Susceptible
Suspensible
Sustainable
Takable
Tamable
Tangible
Tarnishable
Taxable
Teachable
Tenable
Terrible
Thinkable
Tillable
Tolerable
Traceable
Tractable
Trainable
Translatable
Transmissible
Transportable
Understandable
Unmistakable
Useable
Utilisable
Valuable
Variable
Vendible
Verifiable
Veritable
Viable
Visible
Vocable
Voluble
Vulnerable
Washable
Wearable
Workable
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