Docile is used to describe those who are easily taught, led, or managed. Though the professor feared a rowdy incoming class, he found that his new students were docile and eager to learn.
(+ object) 1 : to gather (a crop) It is time to harvest the wheat. 2 : to gather or collect (something) for use They want to harvest timber in these woods. – sometimes used figuratively She has harvested the Read More …
(count) 1 a : a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off : STATION I will meet you outside the bus terminal. 1 b : a building at an airport where people Read More …
To capitulate is to surrender to an enemy, often after negotiating terms, or to stop trying to fight or resist something. After months of organized boycotts, company officials finally capitulated to the protesters’ demands and announced significant changes to their Read More …
1 : in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way The children ate heartily. (=they ate a lot of food) We all laughed heartily. I heartily recommend the movie. 2 : completely or fully I’m heartily sick Read More …
Sarcasm refers to the use of words that mean one thing to communicate the exact opposite of that thing, especially to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny. Her monotone voice often made it difficult to tell whether Read More …