pliable

Day 4Level 2

PLAHY-uh-buhl

adaptable

flexible; not stubborn; adaptable

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

bendable, docile, malleable

Antonyms:

obstinate, rigid, unyielding

Example Sentence:

His replacement, Mr. Dittenber, is almost certain to be more pliable than his predecessor.

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AAD-vuh-kayt

to support a cause

yearly allowance

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a specified income payable yearly or at other regular intervals

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fearful about something that might happen in future

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uh-PRO-pree-ayt

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BEL-i-kohs

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