Which word refers to a person who plays a subordinate, compliant role to another, a puppet?

Which word refers to a person who plays a subordinate, compliant role to another, a puppet?

• A. Alacrity
• B. Inception
• C. Stooge
• D. Capitulate

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of a word for someone who is controlled by another, acting as a puppet. A stooge is exactly that—a person kept in a subordinate, obedient role and often used to carry out the plans of someone more powerful. The term carries a sense of being manipulated or exploited, sometimes behind the scenes or to serve someone else’s agenda. The other words don’t fit this sense. Alacrity means eager willingness or cheerful readiness, not a subordinate role. Inception refers to the beginning of something, not a person. Capitulate is a verb meaning to surrender or yield, not a noun describing a person’s role.

This question tests understanding of a word for someone who is controlled by another, acting as a puppet. A stooge is exactly that—a person kept in a subordinate, obedient role and often used to carry out the plans of someone more powerful. The term carries a sense of being manipulated or exploited, sometimes behind the scenes or to serve someone else’s agenda.

The other words don’t fit this sense. Alacrity means eager willingness or cheerful readiness, not a subordinate role. Inception refers to the beginning of something, not a person. Capitulate is a verb meaning to surrender or yield, not a noun describing a person’s role.