GRE Word List

AMENABLE

liable to be brought to account : answerable

The meaning of the word amenable is liable to be brought to account : answerable.

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WordMeaning
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
nourishnurture
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
promptto move to action : incite
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct