Spell Bee Word: susceptible

Basic Details

Word: Susceptible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Likely to be influenced or harmed by something.

Synonyms: Vulnerable, sensitive, liable

Antonyms: Resistant, immune, invulnerable

Idioms and Phrases

1. Open to influence: Being easily swayed or affected by opinions or actions. Example: "Young children are often open to influence and can easily adopt new ideas."
2. In the line of fire: Being at risk of harm or danger, especially from external threats. Example: "Those living near the coast are in the line of fire during hurricane season."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Children are more susceptible to illnesses because their immune systems are still developing.

Example 2: The old building is susceptible to damage from heavy rains and storms.

Example 3: Some plants are more susceptible to pests, which is why they require special care.

Fun Fact

The word "susceptible" comes from the Latin word "susceptibilis," which means "able to receive." It originally referred to being able to receive physical things, but now it commonly refers to being open to influence or harm.

Famous Quote

"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence—it is to act with yesterday’s logic." Peter Drucker

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "susceptible" mean?

a) Strong and powerful
b) Likely to be influenced or harmed
c) Completely independent
d) Very confident

Answer: b) Likely to be influenced or harmed

2. Which of these is a synonym of "susceptible"?

a) Immune
b) Vulnerable
c) Strong
d) Healthy

Answer: b) Vulnerable

3. What is an antonym of "susceptible"?

a) Sensitive
b) Resistant
c) Exposed
d) Liable

Answer: b) Resistant

4. Which sentence uses "susceptible" correctly?

a) He is susceptible to cold weather and wears a coat often.
b) She felt susceptible after winning the trophy.
c) The children are susceptible to during their games.
d) The athlete was susceptible in the race.

Answer: a) He is susceptible to cold weather and wears a coat often.

5. Which idiom means being open to influence?

a) Open to influence
b) In the line of fire
c) Out of the woods
d) Costs an arm and a leg

Answer: a) Open to influence