Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
These figures have been greatly exaggerated.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence is magnified.
- Exaggerated means to make something seem larger or more important than it really is.
- Magnified means to make something seem larger or more important than it really is, especially by using a magnifying glass.
The other words are not as appropriate synonyms for exaggerated.
- Understated means to make something seem smaller or less important than it really is.
- Belitled means to make something seem unimportant or worthless.
- Ignore means to pay no attention to something.