pliable
/ˈplaɪəbl/
pli · a · ble
ˈplaɪ · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. flexible bendable adaptable
Significado en Español
flexible, maleable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ uốn, dễ bị ảnh hưởng
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Example Sentence
The clay was very pliable and easy to shape.
粘土很有延展性，容易塑形。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pli (bend, fold) + able → easy to bend, compliant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “pliable”?
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A
Rigid
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B
Flexible
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C
Solid
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D
Fragile
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B — Flexible.
“pliable” means adj. flexible bendable adaptable
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Warm wax becomes soft and ______, easy to shape into almost any form.
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A
rigid
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B
stiff
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C
pliable
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D
brittle
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C — pliable.
“pliable” means adj. flexible bendable adaptable
Common questions about “pliable”
What does “pliable” mean?
pliable — adj. flexible bendable adaptable. In Chinese: 易弯曲的；易受影响的.
How do you pronounce “pliable”?
pliable is pronounced /ˈplaɪəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pli · a · ble.
How do you use “pliable” in a sentence?
The clay was very pliable and easy to shape. (粘土很有延展性，容易塑形。)
What are synonyms for “pliable”?
flexible, adaptable — all close in meaning to pliable (adj. flexible bendable adaptable).
Is “pliable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. pliable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pliable”?
pli (bend, fold) + able → easy to bend, compliant.
