word
Acquiescent
A-kwee-EH-suhnt
/ˌækwiːˈɛsʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
acquiescent
Dictionary meaning
Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest.
Examples
- Too acquiescent to challenge authority.
Synonyms: biddable
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