assentient
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The latter looked up inquiringly at him, as if expecting an assentient answer.
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In respect to the sympathies of action, which produce or constitute fever with debility, the system may be divided into certain provinces, which are assentient or opposite to each other.
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"Plenty of accommodation in her," continued Hilton.—Another negative shake from Nicholas, and assentient nod from Newton.
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