VULNERABLE is an easy term to define and illustrate. It describes a situation in which someone or something is exposed to harm. For example, weak passwords leave our computers and cell phones VULNERABLE to attack from hackers.
SAT test writers are more interested in the ecological threat posed by caiman lizards to Florida wildlife than they are to the threat to your computer posed by miscreant hackers. Let me explain: Caiman lizards are large, semi-aquatic South American reptiles known for their bright green body, reddish-orange head and spiky scales. During the 1950s, irresponsible exotic pet traders and the greedy leather industry officials brought caiman lizards to South Florida. The invasive pests promptly began preying on VULERNABLE turtles – major bummer!
Bonus point: I just learned that any password under 8 characters is VULNERABLE to modern hacking tools!
VULNERABLE – exposed to possible harm