Select the option that is the nearest meaning to the underlined word/words.I do not want you to lead a life of sycophancy as you did during the foreign rule.

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answer is D.

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Concept: Sycophancy means insincere praise or buttering of somebody, so as to achieve a bonus.
So as to seek out the right word with an analogous meaning, the word must have the same description.
We shall be analyzing the meanings of all the words given to us within the options.
Admiration could be a noun meaning to admire something or to adore something in an exceedingly respectful manner.
We observe that it doesn't match the outline of sycophancy.
So it is incorrect option.
Love is that the feeling of affection and to strongly like someone or something.
We observe that it doesn't match the outline of sycophancy. So it is incorrect option.
Appreciation means to praise and approve of something or someone.
We observe that it doesn't match the outline of sycophancy. So it is incorrect option.
Flattery refers to respecting or praising someone falsely for one’s own benefit.
We observe that it matches the outline of sycophancy.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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