manageable

docile

ˈdəʊsʌɪl

adjective

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

a cheap and docile workforce

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deferential

dɛfəˈrɛnʃ(ə)l

adjective

showing deference; respectful.

people were always deferential to him

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compliant

kəmˈplʌɪənt

adjective

disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

a compliant labour force

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amenable

/əˈminəb(ə)l/
/əˈmɛnəb(ə)l/

adjective

(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

parents who have had easy babies and amenable children

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