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docile

/ˈdɑ.səl/ adjective C1
  1. Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
  2. Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management. · Such literature may well be anathema to those, who are too docile and petty for their own good.
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With him they will be gentle and docile as lambs.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 498 · C1
“My child, believe in my devotion to you as you believe in the goodness of Providence and the love of Maximilian.” Valentine gave him a look full of gratitude, and remained as docile as a child.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1003 · C1

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