Despite the urgency of the situation, the committee's actions remained _____, characterized by indecision and delay.

A Decisive

B Resolute

C Vacillating

D Expeditious

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Vacillating means to waver between different opinions or actions; indecisive. The sentence describes indecision and delay. Decisive, resolute, and expeditious are all antonyms, implying quick and firm action.

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The correct answer to the question "Despite the urgency of the situation, the committee's actions remained _____, characterized by indecision and delay." is Option C: Vacillating.

The other options — A) Decisive, B) Resolute, D) Expeditious — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Vacillating means to waver between different opinions or actions; indecisive. The sentence describes indecision and delay. Decisive, resolute, and expeditious are all antonyms, implying quick and fir…

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Despite the urgency of the situation, the committee's actions remained _____, characterized by indecision and delay.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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