Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word substitute for the given phrase.

One who attempts to win favour by flattering influential people

  1. Pedant

  2. Sycophant

  3. Patriot

  4. Prophet

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Sycophant is someone who attempts to win favor from influential people by flattery and obsequious behavior. The word comes from Greek, where it originally referred to someone who informed against others. Option B correctly identifies this behavior.