GRE Word List

SYCOPHANT

a servile self-seeking flatterer

The meaning of the word sycophant is a servile self-seeking flatterer.

Random words

WordMeaning
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
sanguinarybloodthirsty
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
hypochondriachypochondriacal
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative