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acquiescent

 
Dictionary: ac·qui·es·cent   (ăk'wē-ĕs'ənt) pronunciation
 
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adj.

Disposed or willing to acquiesce.

acquiescently ac'qui·es'cent·ly adv.
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Thesaurus: acquiescent
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adjective

  1. Submitting without objection or resistance: nonresistant, passive, resigned, submissive. See resist/yield.
  2. Disposed to accept or agree: agreeable, game, minded, ready, willing. Archaic fain. See willing/unwilling.

 
WordNet: acquiescent
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
  Synonyms: biddable, compliant

 
 
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