SAT vocabulary
Fawn
To exhibit affection or attempt to please, often in a humble or obsequious way.
Example
"The ambitious employee would fawn over the CEO, agreeing with every word he said."
Etymology
From Old English 'fægnian' meaning 'to rejoice, be glad', influenced by 'fægen' meaning 'glad, joyful'.
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