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
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
recastto cast again
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment