Answer:
1. Symbolic _ metaphorical
2. Disagreeing (with) _ contradicting
3. Approaching _ impending
4. Conflict _ confrontation
5. Unneeded _ redundant
6. Exaggerating _ overstating
Fill in the blank
1. Susan was being metaphorical when she said that she's been riding a roller coaster of emotions since she met her byfriend.
2. As I walked into the empty party hall, I realized my sister was overstating the situation when she said everyone from school would be there.
3. I hate arguing, so confrontation always makes me feel anxious.
4. Mr. Price repeated himself so often that his lessons soon became redundant.
5. My best friend has been helping me plan my impending birthday bash.
6. Josh got on his mother's nerves by contradicting everything she said to him.