accessible
/əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/
Group 18Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Able to be reached or entered; easy to understand or appreciate; friendly and easy to talk to GRE
Example in Context
The museum's new director prioritized making the collection more accessible, adding multilingual guides and free admission days.
Synonyms
easy to reachavailableapproachable
Etymology
Easily 'going to' or reaching something.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- cēdere (Latin) — to go
Memory Aid
🪓Sounds like “axe-sessible”
If you have an AXE that makes things easier to access, everything is AXE-SESSIBLE!
Visual Association
🏆A friendly librarian opening a door, welcoming everyone in with a smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “accessible” mean on the GRE?
accessible (adjective) means “Able to be reached or entered; easy to understand or appreciate; friendly and easy to talk to”. The museum's new director prioritized making the collection more accessible, adding multilingual guides and free admission days.
How to remember “accessible” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “accessible” sounds like “axe-sessible”. If you have an AXE that makes things easier to access, everything is AXE-SESSIBLE!
What are synonyms for “accessible”?
Common synonyms: easy to reach, available, approachable.