Multiple choice

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

HYPERBOLE

  1. equivocation

  2. criticism

  3. understatement

  4. pessimism

  5. skepticism

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hyperbole means exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Its opposite is understatement, which means representing something as less important or significant than it actually is. Equivocation means ambiguity, criticism means negative judgment, pessimism means negative outlook, and skepticism means doubt.

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