In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
The base of Indian Politicians is the group of sycophants around them who earn bad name for their leaders.
submissive
foppish
flatterers
jarnor
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.