Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

Fiasco

  1. strength

  2. success

  3. failure

  4. hope
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A fiasco is a complete, humiliating failure, especially one that is ridiculous or embarrassing in nature. The term comes from Italian and originally referred to a broken bottle or flask. Success and hope are positive opposites, while strength is completely unrelated.

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