Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence.
Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. clique.
Clique is the correct choice because it refers to a small, exclusive group of people with a common purpose, which directly matches the meaning of "a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people" in the sentence. The other options don't convey this sense of exclusivity or group dynamics.