Basic Details
Word: Amenable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Willing to agree or be influenced; open to suggestion.
Synonyms: Agreeable, cooperative, compliant
Antonyms: Unwilling, resistant, stubborn
Idioms and Phrases
- Amenable to reason: Being open to logical arguments or suggestions. Example: "She was amenable to reason after hearing the facts about the project."
- Not amenable to change: Refusing to adapt or accept new ideas. Example: "The old policy was not amenable to change, even when new ideas were presented."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The students were amenable to the teachers suggestion for extra study sessions before the exam.
Example 2: The committee members were amenable, making it easier to reach a consensus on the plan.
Example 3: After a discussion, he became amenable to trying a different approach to solve the problem.
Fun Fact
The word "amenable" comes from the Latin word "aminare," meaning "to lead or bring about." This reflects its meaning of being open to guidance and influence.
Famous Quote
"The best way to persuade people is with your earsby listening to them." Dale Carnegie.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "amenable" mean?
a) Unwilling to listen
b) Open to suggestion
c) Strongly opinionated
d) Completely indifferent
Answer: b) Open to suggestion
2. Which of these is a synonym of "amenable"?
a) Compliant
b) Disobedient
c) Defiant
d) Hostile
Answer: a) Compliant
3. Which word is an antonym of "amenable"?
a) Agreeable
b) Stubborn
c) Cooperative
d) Flexible
Answer: b) Stubborn
4. Which sentence uses "amenable" correctly?
a) The puppy was amenable and wagged its tail when called.
b) The rock was amenable, rolling down the hill.
c) She was amenable to the idea of going out for dinner.
d) The tree was amenable to the wind's force.
Answer: c) She was amenable to the idea of going out for dinner.
5. Which idiom relates to being "amenable"?
a) Not amenable to change
b) As stubborn as a mule
c) To change one's mind
d) A hard nut to crack
Answer: a) Not amenable to change
