amenable
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “amenable” mean?
adjective.open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
SAT Usage
This word is often found in contexts involving leadership, teamwork, or negotiation, emphasizing a willingness to consider others' opinions or adapt to new ideas. It suggests a sense of flexibility and cooperation, differing from similar terms like "compliant," which implies a passive submission rather than an active openness to dialogue or change.
Common Confusions
Amenable implies a willingness to engage and adapt to suggestions, while compliant usually suggests a passive acceptance without much thought or dialogue.
Example Sentences
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He was amenable to any suggestion the team proposed.
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The defendant was amenable to the plea bargain proposed by the prosecution.
Word Parts: How to Remember “amenable”
Break “amenable” into its parts: ad- (to, toward). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
ad-to, toward (Latin)