adjective · Easy SAT word

Receptive

open to ideas or influence

Receptive in a sentence

The audience proved receptive to the new musical genre.

Synonyms for receptive

open
willing
responsive

Antonyms for receptive

closed
resistant
stubborn

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Vocabulary like receptive appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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