sycophant
Day 13Level 3SIH-kuh-fuhnt
flatterer
someone who tries to flatter or please for personal gain
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
yes-man, parasite, toady
Example Sentence:
Many politicians need a sycophant in the highest office to feel safe in their selfish pursuits.
Related Words
admonitory
Day 13containing warning
ad-MON-i-tawr-ee
containing warning
aerie
Day 13nest of a bird
AYR-ee
nest of a bird; an elevated dwelling
affected
Day 13artificial
uh-FEHK-tihd
changed in an artificial way; phony
ail
Day 13cause trouble
eyl
to cause pain or trouble to; to be ill
apt
Day 13suitable
apt
suitable; unusually intelligent
articulate
Day 13to express clearly
ahr-TIH-kyuh-luht
to pronounce or express oneself clearly