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Respectful

/rɪˈspɛktfəl/
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(adj) Marked or characterized by respect

You had better keep him at a respectful distance.
You should be respectful to your teachers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The students were always ____ toward their teachers, listening attentively and following instructions.

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