VENERABLE (Adj.) and VULNERABLE (Adj.)

VENERABLE (Adj.)

Meaning- 1) Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character or position.

                        2) Worthy of reverence especially by religious or historical association.

                        3) impressive by reason of age.

Mnemonic trick- The word venerable comes from word venerate. Venerate means to respect someone. Therefore, venerable means someone who is worthy of respect.

Synonym- HALLOWED, VENERATED, REVERED, SACRED

Uses-

•          The venerable old man was a source of advice and wisdom for villagers.
•          Murli Manohar Joshi is a venerable member of Bhartiya Janta Party.

VULNERABLE (Adj.)

Meaning- 1) A reference to being open to physical or emotional harm; easily hurt, easily wounded.

                        2) relating to being unable to resist attack, harm or damage.

Synonym- ENDANGERED, EXPOSED, SUSCEPTIBLE, SENSITIVE

Uses-

•          He was very vulnerable after his divorce.
•          The fort was undefended and vulnerable.
•          Homes near river Yamuna are always vulnerable to flood.
•          Jackie was quite vulnerable and broke out in tears when her friend would mention her late husband who died just a few weeks before.
•          Your sister has always been vulnerable to criticism