Which word is closest in meaning to 'obsequious'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. excessively eager to please
- Step 1: Obsequious describes servile, flattering behavior. Step 2. It has a negative sense. Answer: excessively eager to please. Why not the others: these describe different attitudes.
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