Jan 21, 2026
Brusque
(adj.)
brusque
ˈbrəsk
Definition:
Abrupt, curt, or blunt.
Example:
Her brusque manner insulted her important visitors.
Obsequious
(adj.)
ob-se-qui-ous
əb-sē-kwē-əs
Definition:
Extremely compliant or submissive.
Example:
Justin was not fit to be student body president; he was too obsequious and yielded to every suggestion by the supervising teacher.
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