SAT Word of the Day: obsequious

September 16, 2009 by  
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obsequious (adj.)

From Dictionary.com:

servilely compliant or deferential; obedient; dutiful.

In a sentence:

“The employee’s overly obsequious attitude toward his boss earned him the nickname ‘Fido’, because he was as obedient as a well trained dog.”

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