Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Stratagem”?

Stratagem means a plan or trick to outwit an opponent.

• Correct answer - scheme to deceive: it has the same meaning as Stratagem.
• arrangement: a plan or layout - wrong, it does not mean the same as Stratagem.
• goal: an aim or target - wrong, it does not mean the same as Stratagem.
• layout: the way things are arranged - wrong, it does not mean the same as Stratagem.