GRE Word List

SYCOPHANT

a servile self-seeking flatterer

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

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murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
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repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
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propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
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harrowingacutely distressing or painful
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