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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
I don't see why he should be so obsequious to his brother just because the latter is rich.
I don't see why he should be so obsequious to his brother just because the latter is rich.
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The correct option is B excessively respectful
The highlighted word means 'attempting to win favor by flattery'.
Option C is correct. 'Flattery' means 'showing excessive respect'. Thus, we can see that 'excessively respectful' has the required meaning and so, it is correct.Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
The highlighted word means 'attempting to win favor by flattery'.
Option C is correct. 'Flattery' means 'showing excessive respect'. Thus, we can see that 'excessively respectful' has the required meaning and so, it is correct.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
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