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Learn “Vulnerability”

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Vulnerability

noun/vul-nuh-ruh-BIL-uh-tee/

Meaning

The state of being easily hurt, harmed or attacked.

In context

The story showed the vulnerability of small animals during a bushfire.

Remember it

Vulnerability comes from 'vulnus' (a wound) — it's how open you are to being wounded.

Use it well

Use for openness to harm; a security 'vulnerability' is a weak point that can be attacked.