Çözüldü Sentence Completion - Vocabulary

Believing the flattery of others and enjoying the trappings of power have often been the _______ of successful politicians.

A) myrmidon
B) arcadia
C) nemesis
D) Trojan horse
E) Achilles' heel

Correct Choice: E (Achilles' heel)

Explanation:
myrmidon: A loyal follower, especially one who executes orders unquestioningly
arcadia: A region or setting of rural pleasure and peacefulness
nemesis: A powerful, frightening opponent or rival who is usually victorious
Trojan horse: Someone or something that works from within to weaken or defeat
Achilles' heel: A vulnerable point
flattery: excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder, https://zlibrary.to/pdfs/merriam-websters-vocabulary-builder-pdf