WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sycophant

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Arrogant
  2. Uppity
  3. Fawner
  4. Independent

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fawner

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Fawner A sycophant is someone who acts overly obedient or attentive toward someone important in order to gain advantage - essentially, a flatterer or fawner. The other options (Arrogant, Uppity, Independent) are opposite in meaning.