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Harmony, Faith, Likes and Law - 2
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Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
In deference to the visiting dignitary from Japan, the hotel provided him with slippers and a cotton robe, along with the usual basket of fruit.
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respect
💡 Explanation:
Deference means respectful submission or yielding to the judgment/opinion of another. 'Respect' captures this sense of showing regard for someone's position or status, which explains why the hotel provided special accommodations for the dignitary.