Despite years of public speaking practice, Sarah remained notably _____ in front of large crowds, often speaking in a low voice and avoiding eye contact.

A garrulous

B diffident

C ebullient

D gregarious

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Diffident means lacking self-confidence or shy. Sarah's behavior (low voice, avoiding eye contact) indicates shyness, making 'diffident' the best fit. Garrulous means talkative; ebullient means cheerful and full of energy; gregarious means fond of company.

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The correct answer to the question "Despite years of public speaking practice, Sarah remained notably _____ in front of large crowds, often speaking in a low voice and avoiding eye contact." is Option B: diffident.

The other options — A) garrulous, C) ebullient, D) gregarious — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Diffident means lacking self-confidence or shy. Sarah's behavior (low voice, avoiding eye contact) indicates shyness, making 'diffident' the best fit. Garrulous means talkative; ebullient means cheer…

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Despite years of public speaking practice, Sarah remained notably _____ in front of large crowds, often speaking in a low voice and avoiding eye contact.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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