Docile
(adjective)
- Easily taught, trained, or controlled.
- Willing to accept direction or instruction.
Origin:
From latin docilis, from docere "teach".
Examples:
- He was a docile student, always eager to learn.
- The docile horse allowed the trainer to mount without resistance.
- The new employee was docile and willing to take orders.
- The animal was docile and easily led.
- The prisoners were docile and obedient to their captors.