A replaces(to emphasize )(describe ) B....
-ability
-ability
-ability replaces `-able' at the end of adjectives to form nouns. Nouns formed in this way refer to the state or quality described by the adjectives.
...the desirability of much closer political union...
No one ever questioned her capability.
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abject
1 abject
You use abject to emphasize that a situation or quality is extremely bad.
Both of them died in abject poverty.
This scheme was an abject failure.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n emphasis
= total
?abjectly
Both have failed abjectly.
ADV-GRADED
2 abject
If you describe someone as abject, you think they have no courage or respect for themselves. (LITERARY)
He sounded abject and eager to please.
He looked back at the abject, silent girl and repeated his question.
ADJ-GRADED
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ablaze
1 ablaze
Something that is ablaze is burning very fiercely.
Shops, houses, and vehicles were set ablaze.
ADJ: v n ADJ, v-link ADJ
2 ablaze
If a place is ablaze with lights or colours, it is very bright because of them.
The chamber was ablaze with light.
In spring, the valleys are ablaze with colour.
ADJ: v-link ADJ, usu ADJ with n
3 ablaze
If someone is ablaze, or if their eyes are ablaze, their expression shows that they are feeling a strong emotion, such as great excitement or anger.
He was ablaze with enthusiasm.
Her voice is passionate. Her eyes are ablaze.
ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ with n
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