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sycophant

/ˈsɪkəfænt/

Meanings
noun

Sicomoro, adulador

One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

Examples :

"The sycophant in the office tried to win the boss's favor by showering him with exaggerated praise. "
El adulador de la oficina intentó ganarse el favor del jefe llenándolo de elogios exagerados.
character person attitude organization society politics government human moral value

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exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

Exagerar, sobrestimar

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

Mi hermano exageró lo difícil que era el examen de matemáticas, diciendo que le tomaría horas completarlo, cuando en realidad lo terminó en solo 30 minutos.

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talebearer noun

/ˈteɪlˌberər/

Chismoso, chismosa

""Nobody trusts Sarah with secrets because she's known to be a talebearer." "

Nadie confía secretos a Sarah porque se sabe que es una chismosa.

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influential noun

/ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

Persona influyente

"The influential in our class was always asked for advice on projects. "

A la persona influyente de nuestra clase siempre se le pedía consejo sobre los proyectos.

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantemente, fielmente, con constancia

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Mi hermano ayuda constantemente a su hermana menor con su tarea, demostrando su lealtad y apoyo constantes.

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coworkers noun

/ˈkoʊwɜːrkərz/ /ˈkoʊwɜːrkərs/

Compañeros de trabajo, colegas

"He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments."

Escuchó de un compañero de trabajo que la empresa planeaba fusionar esos departamentos.

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obsequious adjective

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

Obsequioso, servil

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

El nuevo empleado era casi obsequioso, y estaba de acuerdo con todo lo que decía la gerente en un intento de impresionarla.

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excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

Excesivamente, demasiado

"The application form was excessively complicated."

El formulario de solicitud era excesivamente complicado.

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compliments noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

Cumplidos, elogios

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "

Su actuación le valió muchos elogios del público.

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flatterer noun

/ˈflætərər/ /ˈflæɾərər/

Adulador, lisonjero

"The boss promoted the employee who was known as a flatterer, even though others were more qualified. "

El jefe ascendió al empleado que era conocido como un adulador, a pesar de que otros estaban más calificados.

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calumniate verb

/kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/

Calumniar, difamar

"His angry ex-colleague tried to calumniate him by spreading false rumors about his work ethic. "

Su ex colega enfadado intentó calumniarlo difundiendo falsos rumores sobre su ética laboral.

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Ventaja, beneficio

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

El enemigo tenía la ventaja de una posición más elevada.

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showering verb

/ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈʃaʊrɪŋ/

Rociar con

"The gardener is showering the plants with water. "

El jardinero está rociando las plantas con agua.