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compliant

/kəmˈplaɪənt/
com · pli · ant kəm · ˈplaɪ · ənt
English Definition
adj. obedient conforming submissive
中文释义
顺从的,符合的
Significado en Español
conforme, obediente
한국어 뜻
순응하는, 따르는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuân thủ, phục tùng
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Example Sentence

He was a compliant employee, always following orders.

他是个顺从的员工,总是遵循命令。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com-(together) + pli(bend) + ant → obedient.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “compliant” in the following sentence: The team was remarkably compliant, following the coach''s orders without question.

  1. A Obstinate
  2. B Submissive
  3. C Aggressive
  4. D Stubborn
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B — Submissive. “compliant” means adj. obedient conforming submissive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ new recruit followed every order without a single question.

  1. A compliant
  2. B rebellious
  3. C defiant
  4. D stubborn
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A — compliant. “compliant” means adj. obedient conforming submissive

Common questions about “compliant”

What does “compliant” mean?

compliant — adj. obedient conforming submissive. In Chinese: 顺从的,符合的.

How do you pronounce “compliant”?

compliant is pronounced /kəmˈplaɪənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pli · ant.

How do you use “compliant” in a sentence?

He was a compliant employee, always following orders. (他是个顺从的员工,总是遵循命令。)

What are synonyms for “compliant”?

obedient, yielding — all close in meaning to compliant (adj. obedient conforming submissive).

Is “compliant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. compliant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “compliant”?

com-(together) + pli(bend) + ant → obedient.

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