GRE Word List

OBSEQUIOUS

marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

The meaning of the word obsequious is marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness.

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WordMeaning
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
docileeasily taught
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor