Directions: Read the following five sentences, each containing a word highlighted in bold. Determine which sentence(s) correctly use(s) its highlighted word and mark it as your answer.

A. The assistant’s obsequious behaviour annoyed the manager.
B. The couple believed that getting married on an auspicious day would bring good luck.
C. His harsh criticism was identical to her confidence.
D. The teacher gave a cursory glance at the essay before grading it.
E. The jury decided to exonerate the suspect after new evidence emerged.