新gre詞匯deferential

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deferential: 恭敬的; Marked by or exhibiting deference
    1) showing or expressing deference
    2) marked by or exhibiting deference
    3) deferentially
    4) yielding to the opinion of another
    5) respectful and polite in a submissive way
    deferential : offend
    deferential : insolent
    obsequious : deferential
    deferential <> impudent, imperious
    After debating students living in the Sixth Ward for months, the mayor's deferential statements indicated that he had come to some understanding with them.
    deferential : offend = adamant : yield
    deferential : insolent = restive : serenity
    deferential : offend = scornful : respect 恭順的:冒犯=輕蔑的:尊敬
    deferential : offend = intransigent : acquiesce
    OBEISANT (=deferential) <> impudent , imperious
    maudlin : sentimental=obsequious : deferential (干擾:peeved:annoyed 同義)