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6/12/14

SYCOPHANT

SYCOPHANT

<Sik-ko-fant>

Lackey; servile; flunky;

Flattering with lies to gain something from someone.

Never trust a sycophant because they will lie to get something from you.


Good morning sir. I know I sound like a sycophant, but I must say you look handsome today.

Syco - phant

Syco (Reminds) Sicko

Phant (Reminds) Pant or breathing

Memory trick: A sicko pants as he falsely flatters.

SICKO PANT


 
You had a garrulous chat. Did you enjoy it?
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Answer:  

No. Garrulous means talking about boring or trivial things. It was not a good chat.

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