Peccable is an adjective that means capable of sin.

The Latin word peccare (peck CAR ay) means ‘to sin.’ Our word of the day simply means ‘capable of sin.’ You may be familiar with the similar word ‘impeccable,’ which means faultless.

At first, I thought Angela was perfect in every way, incapable of any misdeeds. But soon after become her personal assistant, I discovered she was quite peccable.