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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| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
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| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
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