Psychological Vulnerabilities

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective capable of being used or taken advantage of

  • The vulnerability in the system is exploitable by hackers.
  • There's a loophole in the system that can be exploited.
  • The system has a weak spot that can be taken advantage of.
  • Her trusting nature made her exploitable by others.

adjective likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

  • Individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections.
  • People who don't take care of their health are more susceptible to getting sick.
  • If you keep eating junk food, you'll be more susceptible to feeling gross.
  • His ego is so fragile that he is highly susceptible to criticism.

adjective describing the condition of the top storey as not strong or stable

preposition showing the relationship between 'weak' and 'in the top storey'

  • The structural engineer noted that the building was weak in the top storey.
  • The top floor of the building is a bit shaky, according to the architect.
  • The highest level of the building is kind of flimsy, if you ask me.
  • The uppermost part of the tower seemed fragile, like a house of cards.