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acquiescent

ac·quies·cent

UK/æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ US/ˌækwiˈɛsʌnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

  • “too acquiescent to challenge authority”
  • “a gentle and biddable soul”
  • “children compliant with the parental will”
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Origin

From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).

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