Malleable
mediumNeutral toneMAL-ee-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
Easily influenced or changed; adaptable
Memory hook
MALL-eable: Can be shaped with a MALLET -- flexible and easily influenced.
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Examples
“Young minds are often more malleable and open to new ideas.”
“His malleable personality made him easy to work with.”
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“Young minds are often more ______ and open to new ideas.”
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malleable
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GRE Tip
Malleable is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "pliable" or "flexible" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "rigid".
Related GRE Words
versatile
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
pliable
Easily bent or shaped; flexible and adaptable
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
benign
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
boorish
rude, ill-mannered, and insensitive
contrite
feeling deep remorse for wrongdoing; repentant
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