quiescent
adjectiveQuiet, inactive, or temporarily at rest.
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acquiesce
verbTo accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
One word family: also includes acquiescence, acquiescent.
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adjectiveInactive for a time but capable of becoming active.
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adjectiveTaking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.
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adjectiveInclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.
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