GRE Word List

DOCILE

easily taught

The meaning of the word docile is easily taught.

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contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
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simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
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barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
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