GRE Word List
COMPLAISANT
marked by an inclination to please or oblige
The meaning of the word complaisant is marked by an inclination to please or oblige.
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| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
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| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
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| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
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