amenable
adjectiveWilling to consider a proposal or respond favorably to influence.
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Clear all filtersWilling to consider a proposal or respond favorably to influence.
Something placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period.
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Something placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period
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Supporting a main purpose or activity.
Supporting a main activity
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Strong hostility or resentment toward someone.
Something that differs from what is usual or expected.
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Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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Lacking interest or concern
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To calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.
Worried that something unpleasant may happen.
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To inform someone of something.
Based on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
Requiring considerable effort or endurance.
Requiring sustained effort
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To express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
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Express clearly in words
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Quick to notice and understand important details.
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Perceptive and practically wise
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To waste away or become weaker through lack of use.
Weaken through disuse
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To reduce the force, intensity, or extent of something.
Suggesting favorable conditions or a promising outcome.
Genuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
Strongly disinclined or opposed to something.
To leave someone thoroughly puzzled or frustrated.
Leave thoroughly puzzled
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So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.
Overfamiliar and unoriginal
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To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.
Hostile and ready to argue or fight.
Kindly and disposed to help others.
Kindly and helpful
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