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slavish

/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/

Meanings
adjective
In the manner of a slave; abject.

Examples :

"The student's notes were a slavish copy of the textbook, lacking any original thought. "
attitude character human moral

Related Words

Illustration creativity

creativity noun

/kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ /-ɾi/

The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product that is useful to society.

"His creativity is unsurpassed by his fellow students in the art class."

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration originality

originality noun

/əˌɹɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/

The quality of being original or novel.

"The student's painting showed a lot of originality, using unusual colors and techniques. "

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration utterly

utterly adverb

/ˈʌt.ə(ɹ).li/

Completely, entirely, to the fullest extent

"I have failed you utterly."

Illustration reproduction

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

Illustration faithful

faithful noun

/ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

(in the plural) The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

"The faithful pray five times a day."

Illustration thought

thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration original

original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

Illustration totally

totally adverb

/ˈtoʊt.əl.i/

To the fullest extent or degree.

"My sister is totally focused on her studies this semester. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "