{"id":36077,"date":"2023-08-12T17:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T10:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/uncategorized\/exploring-the-meaning-of-vulnerable-a-key-gre-vocabulary-word-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/"},"modified":"2023-08-12T17:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T10:49:16","slug":"exploring-the-meaning-of-vulnerable-a-key-gre-vocabulary-word-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/english-vocabulary-lessons\/gre-vocabulary\/exploring-the-meaning-of-vulnerable-a-key-gre-vocabulary-word-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Meaning of Vulnerable: A Key GRE Vocabulary Word &#8211; 3500 GRE Vocabulary Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-humix-humix-block\" style=\"justify-content:center\">\n<div class='open-video-oembed' style='width:640px;max-width:100%;'>\n<script>(window.openVideoPlayers = window.openVideoPlayers || []).push({target: document.currentScript, \"videoID\":\"f15pOn5YOyu\",\"float\":true,\"isGenerated\":true})<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<script data-ezscrex='false' data-cfasync='false' async src=\"https:\/\/open.video\/video.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the Meaning of Vulnerable: A Key GRE Vocabulary Word<\/h3>\n<p>This video explores the meaning of the word &#8216;vulnerable&#8217;, a crucial term for your GRE vocabulary. It discusses the definition, origin, synonyms, and proper usage of the word, providing examples to help you understand and apply it effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine walking into a job interview feeling completely unprepared. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing, and you&#8217;re acutely aware of how exposed you feel.<\/p>\n<p>This is what it means to be vulnerable. Today, we&#8217;re exploring the word vulnerable, a crucial term for your GRE vocabulary arsenal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word type:<\/strong> Vulnerable is an adjective, pronounced vul-ner-uh-buhl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Vulnerable describes someone or something susceptible to physical or emotional harm, damage, or attack.<\/p>\n<p>It can also refer to being open to criticism or manipulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word history:<\/strong> The term vulnerable has its roots in Latin.<\/p>\n<p>It comes from the Latin word vulnerare, meaning to wound. This origin provides a vivid image of something capable of being hurt or damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Synonyms for vulnerable include susceptible, exposed, defenseless, and unprotected. On the flip side, antonyms would be words like invulnerable, protected, and secure.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some examples of how to use vulnerable in sentences. First, In ecology, many species become vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss.<\/p>\n<p>Second, The company&#8217;s outdated cybersecurity measures left their data vulnerable to hackers. Lastly, The candidate appeared vulnerable during the debate when questioned about his lack of experience.<\/p>\n<p>A common error when using vulnerable is confusing it with weak. While there can be overlap, vulnerable specifically refers to being susceptible to harm or damage, whereas weak implies a lack of strength or power.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a strong person can still be vulnerable in certain situations. Understanding and correctly using words like vulnerable can significantly boost your performance on the GRE verbal section.<\/p>\n<p>It allows you to comprehend complex passages more easily and construct more nuanced arguments in your writing.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, being vulnerable in your learning process, admitting what you don&#8217;t know, is often the first step to mastering new vocabulary and concepts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Meaning of Vulnerable: A Key GRE Vocabulary Word This video explores the meaning of the word &#8216;vulnerable&#8217;, a crucial term for your GRE vocabulary. It discusses the definition, origin, synonyms, and proper usage of the word, providing examples to help you understand and apply it effectively. 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