GRE Word List

SUPPLE

compliant often to the point of obsequiousness

The meaning of the word supple is compliant often to the point of obsequiousness.

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browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness