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One Is Prone In Books To Be Most Obsequious Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

• unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

• coated or covered with oil

• smeared or soiled with grease or oil

28%8Most submissive and obsequious
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24%7Most prone to preening
adjective satellite

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

• unproductive of success

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