CDS 2026 (I) English, question 24

Topic: Vocabulary and word usage

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Directions · Q21 to Q30

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q24

Obsequious :

  1. (a) Excessively confident about oneself in a way that annoys people
  2. (b) Overly eager to help or obey someone importantCorrect answer
  3. (c) Too emotional or dramatic
  4. (d) Far too important and respected to be criticised

Solution.

Answer: (b) Overly eager to help or obey someone important

  1. Obsequious describes excessive eagerness to please or obey, particularly someone powerful.
  2. It implies servility, not self-confidence or high status.