complaisant

/kum-PLAY-zunt/adjective

eager to please; agreeably compliant

A complaisant board approved every acquisition unread.
Synonyms
obliging, agreeable, accommodating
Antonyms
obstinate, contrary
Root
plac- (please)
Memory hook
com + plais (please): bent on pleasing others.

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