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malleable

//ˈmæliəbl//
English Definition
Easily shaped; adaptable.
中文释义
可塑的;易受影响的
Example Sentence

Gold is so malleable that a single gram can be beaten into a sheet covering half a square meter.

金极具延展性,一克就能被打成覆盖半平方米的薄片。

Synonyms
pliable adaptable ductile
Antonyms
rigid brittle
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
malle(锤) → 能锤打成形。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “malleable”?

  1. A Based on observation or experiment.
  2. B Easily shaped; adaptable.
  3. C Narrow-minded; isolated.
  4. D Vague; ill-defined.
Show answer

B — Easily shaped; adaptable.. “malleable” means Easily shaped; adaptable..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Easily shaped; adaptable.”?

  1. A empirical
  2. B nebulous
  3. C malleable
  4. D insular
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C — malleable. “malleable” means Easily shaped; adaptable..

Common questions about “malleable”

What does “malleable” mean?

malleable — Easily shaped; adaptable.. In Chinese: 可塑的;易受影响的.

How do you pronounce “malleable”?

malleable is pronounced //ˈmæliəbl//.

How is “malleable” used in a sentence?

Gold is so malleable that a single gram can be beaten into a sheet covering half a square meter. (金极具延展性,一克就能被打成覆盖半平方米的薄片。)

What are synonyms for “malleable”?

pliable, adaptable, ductile — all close in meaning to malleable (Easily shaped; adaptable.).

What is the opposite of “malleable”?

rigid, brittle — each the opposite of malleable (Easily shaped; adaptable.).

Is “malleable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. malleable is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “malleable”?

malle(锤) → 能锤打成形。

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