GRE Word List

VULNERABLE

capable of being physically or emotionally wounded

The meaning of the word vulnerable is capable of being physically or emotionally wounded.

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WordMeaning
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
patentopen to public inspection
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
beleaguerbesiege
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
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colloquyconversation