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
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit