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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
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cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate