Despite the poet's belief that love was an _______ emotion, their enduring devotion proved its lasting power.

A transient

B eternal

C poignant

D nascent

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The sentence implies a contrast: the poet thought love was short-lived, but it proved lasting. Transient means lasting for a short time, which fits the intended meaning of 'ephemeral' in this context.

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The correct answer to the question "Despite the poet's belief that love was an _______ emotion, their enduring devotion proved its lasting power." is Option A: transient.

The other options — B) eternal, C) poignant, D) nascent — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The sentence implies a contrast: the poet thought love was short-lived, but it proved lasting. Transient means lasting for a short time, which fits the intended meaning of 'ephemeral' in this context.

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Despite the poet's belief that love was an _______ emotion, their enduring devotion proved its lasting power.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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