Read the passage. Paul seems to know everyone in this town, and is always amenable to a chat when I run into him. Paul's father, a docile man, works with him at the bookstore. Which statement best explains the nuance between amenable and docile ?
Answer
A
Amenable implies a positive personality, while docile implies a negative personality.
B
Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet.
C
Amenable and docile both imply a negative personality.
D
Amenable suggests that Paul is a kind but quiet person, while docile implies that his father is very social and friendly.
Explanation
Amenable means willing or agreeable, so Paul is described as open to talking and social. Docile means gentle, calm, or easily managed, which fits the description of his father as quiet rather than especially social. Therefore, B best captures the difference between the words.
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