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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polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
precipitantprecipitate
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety