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
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
antecedeprecede
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant