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ACQUIESCENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does acquiescent mean?
• ACQUIESCENT (adjective)
The adjective ACQUIESCENT has 1 sense:
1. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
Familiarity information: ACQUIESCENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
Synonyms:
acquiescent; biddable
Context example:
a gentle, biddable soul
Similar:
obedient (dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority)
Derivation:
acquiesce (to agree or express agreement)
acquiescence (agreement with a statement or proposal to do something)
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