Which adjective describes overly submissive and flattering behavior?

• A. Obsequious
• B. Ostentatious
• C. Inexorable
• D. Impetuous

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a word that describes someone who is excessively eager to please and flattering toward another person. Obsequious captures that sense precisely, because it implies subservience and fawning behavior aimed at gaining favor. This negative nuance is what makes it the best fit for describing being overly submissive and flattering.

To see why the other words don’t fit as well: ostentatious describes showy display or attention-grabbing behavior, not subservience; inexorable means relentless or unavoidable, not about how one behaves in relation to others; impetuous means acting quickly and without thought, not about deference or flattery.