Pupil
Pupil noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.
Usage example: to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground
Toady
Toady noun - A person who flatters another in order to get ahead.
Usage example: no one liked the office toady, who spent most of her time complimenting the boss on what a great job he was doing
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