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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WordMeaning
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
homilya usually short sermon
wagto be in motion : stir
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker