Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

A leader who sways his followers by his oratory

Options:

Fugitive

Narcissist

Impostor

Demagogue

Correct Answer:

Demagogue

Explanation:
 

The word that can substitute the given group of words "a leader who sways his followers by his oratory" is demagogue.

  • Fugitive means a person who is fleeing from justice.
  • Narcissist means a person who is excessively self-absorbed and vain.
  • Impostor means a person who pretends to be someone they are not.
  • Demagogue means a leader who gains power by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the people.

The word demagogue is the most appropriate because it specifically refers to a leader who uses their oratory skills to manipulate and deceive their followers. The other words do not have the same connotation of being a leader who uses their speaking skills to gain power.