Amenable and Peevish

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Amenable

Amenable adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.
Usage example: our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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Peevish is an antonym for amenable.
Nearby Words: amenability, amenably

Peevish

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.
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Amenable is an antonym for peevish.
Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly
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