docile

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdəʊsʌɪl/

adjective

  • ready to accept control or instruction; submissive: a cheap and docile workforce she’s a black Labrador, gentle and docile

Derivatives

docilely

Pronunciation: /ˈdəʊsʌɪlli/
adverb

docility

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪlɪti/
noun

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'apt or willing to learn'): from Latin docilis, from docere 'teach'