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Courtesy

/kˈɜrtəsi/
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(noun) Polite behavior.

The President did me the courtesy of replying to my letter.
Can you tell me where the nearest courtesy phone is?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The President did me the ____ of replying to my letter.

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