WAEC - English Language (2013 - No. 17)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
sycophants
parasites
allies
favourites
Explanation
sycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singers
Some political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments.