sycophant
Wordsomeone who flatters a powerful person to get an advantage
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someone who flatters a powerful person to get an advantage
bad-tempered and easily annoyed
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
in a way that is harmless or not meant to cause trouble
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
showing disrespect or contempt
easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities
a long green vegetable that grows in thin stalks
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain
a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several arms for bulbs or candles
making you feel calm and relaxed
a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing
moving or walking with quick, light steps
a large wild cat from the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma
to fall forward and land face first
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
to make a serious mistake or do something badly
the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth
imagined rather than real
a person who makes or sells candles
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you
a small, very tender steak from the tenderloin
to end an argument or bad mood by hugging and making up
to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year
to succeed in doing something difficult
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do
to be sexually unfaithful to your partner
to spend time doing nothing useful
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
to end a romantic relationship
as; in the same way that
to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
the act of playing drums
to strike or bite with the beak
to some extent; fairly
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
full of energy, fun, and a love of play
a low-sugar or sugar-free cola drink made by the Coca-Cola Company
a woman who is sexually attracted to women
the best performance or result someone has achieved so far
a potato baked in its skin in an oven
a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement
making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
made or shaped in a particular way
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
left after the rest has been used, eaten, or taken away
to refuse to do or accept something
used to say no in a casual way
to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue
fairly good; better than expected
to jump upward or onto something
more correct or more suitable
covering a wide area or affecting many things
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
the act of becoming awake
a building where court cases are heard and legal business is done
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
to a very great degree; very much
move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed
to spend time considering something
the act of wasting something
an object that attracts iron and some other metals
a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme
moved or flowed steadily and smoothly
a British-style bar where people drink and meet friends
a refrigerator
to cook food in an oven or over a fire using dry heat
having a strong desire to succeed or achieve a lot
filled or inhabited by people
having a lot of knowledge, style, and experience
attracting attention in a noticeable way
a long strip of cloth or paper with words or a design on it, used for advertising or showing support
a tree that stays green all year and has long, thin leaves called needles
a person who serves people in a restaurant
a store that sells food and other everyday household items
very good, attractive, or impressive
the process of making something cooler or less hot
very beautiful or attractive
doing the action of smelling something with your nose
a place where people go to exercise
a religious or festive song, especially one sung at Christmas
an agreement in which both sides give up something to settle a disagreement
taking care of someone or something
bags, suitcases, and other containers used for carrying your things when you travel
an affectionate word for a romantic partner
a large fish that is eaten as food and has pink flesh
feeling sure of yourself and your abilities
to cook food in an oven using dry heat
the work or business of growing crops and raising animals
a sweet fizzy drink
attractive, decorative, or expensive-looking