Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

POLEMIC

  1. specious

  2. airtight

  3. digressive

  4. discursive

  5. sublime
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A polemic is a controversial argument or strong verbal attack against a specific position. Something airtight is completely sealed, watertight, and lacking any gaps or weaknesses - the opposite of something open to debate or attack.

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