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vulnerable

/ˈvʌlnərəbl/

vul · ner · a · ble ˈvʌl · nər · ə · bl

English Definition

adj. easily hurt, exposed to harm

中文释义

易受伤害的，脆弱的

Significado en Español

vulnerable

한국어 뜻

취약한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

dễ bị tổn thương

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

vulner (wound) + able (able)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is a synonym for “vulnerable”: During the storm, the old bridge was particularly vulnerable to damage from the high winds and rushing water.

A resilient
B strong
C defenseless
D invincible

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C — defenseless. “vulnerable” means adj. easily hurt, exposed to harm

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What does “vulnerable” mean?

vulnerable — adj. easily hurt, exposed to harm. In Chinese: 易受伤害的，脆弱的.

How do you pronounce “vulnerable”?

vulnerable is pronounced /ˈvʌlnərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: vul · ner · a · ble.

Is “vulnerable” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. vulnerable appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “vulnerable”?

vulner (wound) + able (able)

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vulnerable

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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