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OpenStudy (gabby2117):

who likes vocab

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

I can help with vocab

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Depends, what can I help with?

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

it is pretty hard

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

Well, see.

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

what is a synonym for this word. obsequious A. annoying B. bossy C. too subservient D. mimicking E. pretentious

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

Actually, this is quite easy once you get the hang of it. :) So what is a synonym?

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

It's okay if you don't know. No worries! ^.^

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

Synonym is a word of which can be used to substitute for another word. For example, I read that book and I read that novel. Book and novel would be synonyms. I just have a hard time with this particular list.

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

Great! So, in a nutshell, a synonym is a word that is similar to that other word.

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

So, we need to find out what's similar to the word obsequious. Do you know how we can do that? :)

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

We didn't have this kind of homework back home.

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

Okay! No worries! To find what is a similar word to obsequious we have to look up each word. I know that sounds like a lot of work and boring but we want you to get a good grade right? Take the time to look up each word and post it in the chat. Take your time.

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

I believe that the answer is C.

OpenStudy (gabby2117):

Subservient is to be prepared to do as another wishes. As does obsequious.

OpenStudy (gabbyalicorn):

Great!

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