Slight is the opposite of Important. Important is related to Capital. Capital is related to Power. Politician wants (to) Power. 
Figure is a type of Be. Figure is related to Statue. Statue is related to Giant. 
Slight <--Antonym--> Important <--RelatedTo--> Capital <--RelatedTo--> Power <--Desires-- Politician 
Be <--IsA-- Figure <--RelatedTo--> Statue <--RelatedTo--> Giant 