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acquiescent
What does acquiescent mean?
acquiescent (adjective): willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does acquiescent come from?
From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to acquiescent
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant
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staying true to one's aims or principles; firm, resolute, unswerving
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performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
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willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
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