Use Your Words (of the Day)...

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WORD OF THE DAY... Write a sentence or two and post it in the comments. 

Obsequious

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əb-sē-kwē-əs

Part of speech: adjectiveOrigin: Latin, 15th century

1. Obedient or submissive

2. Attentive and compliant to the point of excess   

Examples of Obsequious in a sentence 

"His obsequious attitude meant he was always eager to please his superiors." 

"The hotel's butler was positively obsequious, constantly opening the door, carrying luggage, and calling a car for us."

Comments

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Mr. Waverly disliked agents who were obsequious. Agents unable to voice an opinion, question his orders or think for themselves were of no use.