Submissive
Meaning: Readily yielding to the control or authority of others.
Example
- The submissive dog obeyed all of his owner's commands.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “submissive”?
Answer: D) Readily yielding to the control or authority of others.
“Submissive” means: Readily yielding to the control or authority of others.
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