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The state of being one unguarded moment away from catching whatever's going around.
means Easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something — whether a virus, a charm, or a bad idea.
from From Latin suscipere, to take up or receive, built from sub- (under) and capere (to take) — literally something you take in from below your defenses.
Capere clanShares roots with capture, receive, and accept.
Always followedNeeds a 'to' — susceptible to flattery, colds, doubt.
Not gullibleMeans open to influence, not necessarily foolish.