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flunkeys

/ˈflʌŋkiz/

Meanings
noun
An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

Examples :

"The wealthy businessman arrived at the gala, surrounded by his flunkeys who carried his briefcase and opened doors for him. "
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Related Words

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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underling noun

/ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/ /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋɡ/

A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

"The manager always asked her underling, the new intern, to make the coffee. "

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obsequious adjective

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

"The new employee was almost obsequious, agreeing with everything the manager said in an attempt to impress her. "

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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

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inexperienced adjective

/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/

Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

"The inexperienced intern made a few mistakes, but he was eager to learn. "

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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household noun

/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

Collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment.

"The entire household enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together. "

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

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briefcase noun

/ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/

A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

"The lawyer carried a large briefcase filled with important documents to the meeting. "

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businessman noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"My father is a businessman who owns a small electronics store. "