docile (adj.)

  1. willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed; the docile masses of an enslaved nation'

  2. ready and willing to be taught; docile pupils eager for instruction; teachable youngsters

    [ Syn: teachable ]

  3. easily handled or managed; a gentle old horse, docile and obedient

    [ Syn: gentle ]

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