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
impetusa driving force : impulse
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
edicta proclamation having the force of law
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished