Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

GROVELLING

  1. Proud

  2. Fawn

  3. Independent

  4. Stately
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B Correct answer
Explanation

GROVELLING means behaving in an abjectly submissive, servile, or crawling manner, often to seek favor. FAWN means to display obsequious flattery or behave submissively to gain favor. Both terms describe humiliating, submissive behavior to please someone. Proud, independent, and stately are all opposites of grovelling behavior.

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