docile

Day 71Level 2

DOS-uhl

submissive

gentle and easily lead; teachable

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

compliant, submissive, obedient

Antonyms:

intractable, inflexible

Example Sentence:

Even the most loving and docile of pets can lash out when put in a threatening situation, and the results can often be dangerous.

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