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affable

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  1. gracious              
 
af.fa.ble \'af-*-b*l\ \-ble-\ aj [MF, fr. L affabilis, fr. affari to speak 
   to, fr. ad- + fa]ri to speak - more at BAN 1a: being pleasant and at ease 
   in talking to others  1b: characterized by ease and friendliness  2: 
   PLEASANT  - af.fa.bly av