Despite the initial ______ from critics, the play struggled to attract a large audience and closed early.

A derision

B plaudits

C obloquy

D censure

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Plaudits" refers to praise, typically from an audience. The contrast implied by "Despite the initial..." suggests the play received praise but still failed, making "plaudits" fit.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Despite the initial ______ from critics, the play struggled to attract a large audience and closed early." is Option B: plaudits.

The other options — A) derision, C) obloquy, D) censure — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Plaudits" refers to praise, typically from an audience. The contrast implied by "Despite the initial..." suggests the play received praise but still failed, making "plaudits" fit.

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Despite the initial ______ from critics, the play struggled to attract a large audience and closed early.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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