Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Reserved and obsequious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
Reserved
Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).
Obsequious and reserved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Reserved".
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