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Re: A petty man obsessed with—but in perpetual doubt about—his
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08 Oct 2017, 10:52
Explanation
A petty man obsessed with — but in perpetual doubt about — his own power sounds pretty insecure. You have an additional clue about “subordinates.” Correct choices myrmidons and sycophants both refer to servile followers.
Hence myrmidons, sycophants are best fit!