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Susceptible

Definition

(adj) Easily affected or influenced

Examples

He was susceptible to flattery, though he prided himself on wisdom.
  • Kids are susceptible to coughs in winter.

  • My phone's screen is susceptible to scratches in my bag.

  • Don't leave the laptop by the heater, it's susceptible to damage.

  • At 2 a.m., after three coffees, Jenna was susceptible to every bad idea in the room.

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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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