amenable

adjective

liable to answer to a higher authority

open to being acted upon in a certain way

responsive to suggestions and influences

disposed or willing to conform

Roots

minaremen- · Latin · to lead, drive

Synonyms for amenable

tractableadj biddableadj acquiescentadj receptiveadj agreeableadj accommodatingadj compliantadj docileadj susceptibleadj suggestibleadj

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