Multiple choice

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.

Kow tow

  1. servility

  2. passivity

  3. intrepidity

  4. brevity
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kowtow is a Chinese term referring to the act of deep respect shown by kneeling and bowing to touch one's forehead to the ground. In figurative usage, it means showing servility or excessive deference. Option A correctly identifies this as 'servility'.

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