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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WordMeaning
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another