amenable

/əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/

Group 2Difficulty 2/3

Definitions

(adjective)
Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded
GRE
(adjective)
Capable of being acted upon; liable
GRE

Example in Context

The union proved amenable to the company's revised offer after weeks of contentious negotiations.

Synonyms

open-mindedwillingreceptive

Etymology

Open to being led or directed.

  • amen (Latin) — to send

Memory Aid

🐂Sounds like “I mean bull”

If I MEAN a BULL to be friendly, it better be AMENABLE to hugs!

Visual Association

🤝A bull happily shaking hands with a person, showing willingness and openness.

Semantic Clusters

🙇 Humility & Submission🤝 Agreement & Harmony🌿 Stubbornness vs Flexibility

Synonym Groups

⚖️ Submission Spectrum⚖️ Agreement Spectrum⚖️ Flexibility Spectrum

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “amenable” mean on the GRE?

amenable (adjective) means “Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded”. The union proved amenable to the company's revised offer after weeks of contentious negotiations.

How to remember “amenable” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “amenable” sounds like “I mean bull”. If I MEAN a BULL to be friendly, it better be AMENABLE to hugs!

What are synonyms for “amenable”?

Common synonyms: open-minded, willing, receptive.