Text Box:           His inclination to succumb to flattery made him ------- to the ------- of people who wished to take advantage of him.   A - immune . . predilection B - prejudicial . . intentions C - susceptible . . cajolery + D - resistant . . blandishments E - amenable . . rejection               Explanation   The man in the sentence is “susceptible” to flattery. Because of this “inclination,” he is an easy target for people who use “cajolery” (flattery) to get what they want.