WAEC - English Language (2008 - No. 15)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The outgoing president warned his successor to beware of ................who praise every action of government, good or bad.
The outgoing president warned his successor to beware of ................who praise every action of government, good or bad.
enthusiasts
sycophants
radicals
favourites
Forklaring
The correct word to complete the sentence is "sycophants" (Option B). Sycophants are individuals who excessively flatter or praise someone, regardless of whether the actions being praised are good or bad. The outgoing president is warning his successor about such people—those who might praise every government action uncritically.