Chief and Flunky

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Chief noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.

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Flunky is an antonym for chief.

Nearby Word: chiefly

Flunky noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.

Usage example: since I'm just the flunky who files his papers, I've no idea where he is

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Chief is an antonym for flunky.

Nearby Words: flunkey, flunk, flunking, flunked

However, this Bloodmyst Isle quest requires players to capture the zone boss's chief flunky.

Source: Beware The Nice Ones / Video Games

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