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docile

/ˈdɒsaɪl/
do · cile ˈdɒ · saɪl
English Definition
adj. easily taught or controlled
中文释义
温顺的，易教的
Significado en Español
dócil
한국어 뜻
온순한, 순종적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ bảo, ngoan ngoãn
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Example Sentence

The docile horse followed every command.

这匹温顺的马服从每一个指令。

Synonyms
obedient tame gentle
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “docile”:

  1. A unruly
  2. B tame
  3. C wild
  4. D rebellious
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B — tame. “docile” means adj. easily taught or controlled

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old horse let the small child ride him without any fuss.

  1. A wild
  2. B fierce
  3. C docile
  4. D stubborn
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C — docile. “docile” means adj. easily taught or controlled

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Common questions about “docile”

What does “docile” mean?

docile — adj. easily taught or controlled. In Chinese: 温顺的，易教的.

How do you pronounce “docile”?

docile is pronounced /ˈdɒsaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: do · cile.

How do you use “docile” in a sentence?

The docile horse followed every command. (这匹温顺的马服从每一个指令。)

What are synonyms for “docile”?

obedient, tame, gentle — all close in meaning to docile (adj. easily taught or controlled).

Is “docile” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. docile appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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