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ardent: Very passionate or enthusiastic He is an ardent supporter of environmental causes. Ardent devotee/ ardent fan
Sycophant: a person who uses flattery to win favour from individuals wielding influence Examples: The manager surrounded himself with sycophants who praised his every decision, no matter how flawed. The politician’s inner circle was filled with sycophants who never dared to challenge his views. At royal courts, sycophants often gained favor by excessively flattering the king and undermining his rivals. Everyone knew Jake was a sycophant, always complimenting the teacher in hopes of getting better grades. I can’t stand sycophants—why can’t they just be honest for once!
inane - Silly and meaningless His inane jokes made the meeting unbearable. She kept making inane comments that added nothing to the discussion. The debate quickly turned into an inane argument over trivial details. Scrolling through social media for hours felt like an inane waste of time I can’t believe he came up with such an inane excuse for being late.
abscond (v.) To sneak away and hide In the confusion, the super-spy absconded into the night with the secret plans.
vindictive (adj.) Seeking revenge and not ready to forgive She sought not only to win the case but also to inflict a vindictive punishment on her enemy.
rapture (n.) A feeling of intense pleasure or joy The bride's face lit up with rapture as she walked down the aisle. DON’T CONFUSE WITH RUPTURE.