Question 91
HardOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to SYCOPHANT.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
A sycophant praises powerful people to gain favour. Flatterer is the closest.
Worth noting
Critic is the opposite: someone who finds fault rather than praising.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "sycophant"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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