Obeisance vs Obsequious
Obeisance: Showing or expressing high respect through gestures
a. she made a deep obeisance for the artist.
b. Even if this were only a ritual expression of obeisance, it would stand in contrast to his indifferent behavior.
Obsequious: Obedient or attentive to a very high extent
a. obsequious waiters served them, at the party.
b. One minute he is noisy and arrogant, the next he is obsequious and sly.
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word. 1. The new Minister is ____________ (obeisance / obsequious) in all his works.
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View Answer / Hide Answer4. After he received the Nobel Prize everyone present was _____________ (obeisant / obsequious) for him.
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