acquiescent
Collocations
3ADJ.
dusky
VERB + ACQUIESCENT
gave
ACQUIESCENT + NOUN
policy, shadow
Definitions
adj
willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance
This view is reflected in the novelist's stock portrait of the white-man-in-exile's dusky mistress; an acquiescent shadow, who comes to life only if thrown aside, when, sinister and vindictive, she is ready with the wasting poison.
resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit
an acquiescent policy
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Synonyms
adjective — willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without
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3This view is reflected in the novelist's stock portrait of the white-man-in-exile's dusky mistress; an acquiescent shadow, who comes to life only if thrown aside, when, sinister and vindictive, she is
Wiktionaryan acquiescent policy
WiktionaryTom put his hand over Maria’s shoulder and she gave an acquiescent smile.
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