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Obsequious Sorts

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noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

23%12Obsequious
adjective satellite

• capable of winning favor

• calculated to please or gain favor

23%6 Be obsequious (to)
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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