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Word of the Day: Obsequious

I feel like I haven’t posted a “word of the day” in years! Today’s word is one I like.

Obsequious uh b-see-kwee-uh s:

1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning.

2. servilely compliant or deferential.

3. obedient; dutiful.

Example:

1. He gave an obsequious nod to his supperior.

2. She had always been an obsequious wife, until she wasn’t anymore.

This word is for those of you who are dealing with the unpleasant.

Abrasive [uh–brey-siv, -ziv] (adj.) :

tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive.

Example:

“Abrasive comments on my posts will be marked as spam,” she wrote in the bio of her blog.

How would you handle an abrasive follower?