Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Sycophant

Suppliant

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Critical

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Flatterer

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Censuring

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Solution

The correct option is D Flatterer
'Sycophant' means someone who praises powerful or rich people in order to get some advantage from them. E.g. The Prime Minister is surrounded by sycophants. 'Suppliant' means a supplicant. 'Critical' means saying that someone or something is bad or wrong. 'Flatterer' means someone who praises people. 'Censuring' means strong criticism or disapproval.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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