This question has no underlined phrase. However, I've found it online, and it seems that the underline phrase should be very gross and palpable. In that case:
Answer:
The option that is the closest meaning is:
C. obviously exaggerated.
Explanation:
Lincoln talks of being misrepresented in this passage. By that, he means having people say something about you that is false or misleading. If a man is "somewhat misrepresented", according to him, he might be a bit angry about it. Now, if the misrepresentation is "very gross and palpable", that is, if it is obviously exaggerated, a man cannot even feel angry. He will just feel amused. "Obviously exaggerated" makes more sense when substituting "very gross and palpable" than the other options. It fits the context, and leads to the conclusion of feeling amused for finding the misrepresentation funny.
The closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it is used in the excerpt is C. obviously exaggerated.
According to the information given, it was stated that when a man hears himself somewhat misrepresented, it provokes him.
The statement was simply to infer that an individual can become angry when such a person is misinterpreted. The use of very gross and palpable was exaggerated.
In conclusion, the correct option is "obviously exaggerated".
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