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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
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| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
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