TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 17-Sep-12
If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web. 17-Sep-12 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists kowtow [ KOU-TOU, -tou, KOH- ] [ noun, intransitive verb ] MEANING : 1. (n.) the act of kneeling and touching the forehead to the floor to show deep respect, great deference etc. 2. (n.) an act exhibiting servile compliance 3. (intr. v.)to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground to show deep respect, great deference etc. as formerly done in china 4. (intr. v.) to show servile deference USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : One should always endeavour to maintain good relations with one's bosses but to kowtow to them could result in unforeseen consequences. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : The great property spiral may finally ...