Malleable
mediumMAL-ee-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
Easily influenced or changed; adaptable
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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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
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
pliant
Easily bent; flexible; or easily influenced
benign
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
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