It was his evident belief that by pursuing such tactics he could force the House of Commons to concede the legislation which he desired.

We found that none of Betty’s inane arguments were based on fact.

An intractable child who is constantly disobedient is a pest.

The docile tiger always followed every command the magician gave during his act.

The judge was unsure of the precise regulations, so she recessed court to check the penal code

The evidence purports that it was Colonel Mustard who murdered the victim with a candlestick, he is guilty!

The emperor’s edict demanding more taxes was resented by the populace.

small, tiny

easy to manage, obedient, tractable

hard to control or manage, stubborn

claims, suggests, implies

a notice or decree issued by an authority

relating to penalty or punishment

unwillingly admit or acknowledge; give in

lacking sense or meaning, silly, empty