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Acquiescent Definition & Meaning

acquiescent
adjective
  1. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"

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What does acquiescent mean?
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"
What part of speech is acquiescent?
Acquiescent is an adjective.

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