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obsequious
adj. low, cringing, toadying, toadyish, sycophantic(al),
sycophantish, unctuous, truckling, grovelling, crawling,
fawning, deferential, ingratiating, menial, flattering, servile,
slavish, subservient, submissive, abject, mealy-mouthed, slimy,
Colloq boot-licking, Chiefly Brit smarmy, Taboo slang
brown-nosing, Brit arse-kissing, arse-licking, US ass-licking,
ass-kissing: He is surrounded with obsequious followers who
cater to his every whim.
observable
adj. perceptible, perceivable, noticeable, discernible,
recognizable, detectable, visible, apparent, distinct, evident,
manifest, plain, obvious, clear, explicit, transparent, patent,
tangible, unmistakable or unmistakeable: A marked change in
public sentiment became at once observable.
observance
n. 1 observation, observing, obedience, obeying, compliance,
complying, conformity, conforming, adherence, adhering, keeping,
accordance, regard, recognition, recognizing, respect,
respecting, heed, heeding, attention: Observance of the rules
by everyone makes for a happier community. 2 ceremony,
celebration, ceremonial, practice, rite, ritual, service,
performance, form, custom, convention, tradition, formality,
usage, habit, wont, institution: Almost all the fine arts
derived their origin from religious observances. 3 observation,
examination, inspection, scrutiny, looking, watching: His
observance of the passing scene was chronicled in his diary.
observant adj. 1 watchful, alert, attentive, vigilant, on the lookout, on
the qui vive, on guard, wide awake, regardful, mindful, aware,
keen, keen-eyed, sharp-eyed, eagle-eyed, perceptive, sharp,
shrewd: Hannay was observant of all who passed him on the way
to the train. How very observant of you to spot the man in the
crowd! 2 Usually, observant of. obedient (to), compliant (with),
respectful (of), heedful(of), attentive (to or of), conformist
(to), adherent (to): One must be always be observant of the
rules of the road.
observation
n. 1 watching, examination, scrutiny, inspection, viewing,
survey, surveillance; notice, discovery, attention, awareness: