The author's latest novel, far from being a ______ exploration of human nature, offered only superficial insights, relying heavily on trite tropes.

A profound

B facile

C prosaic

D pedestrian

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The phrase "far from being" signals a contrast. If the novel offered "superficial insights" and "trite tropes," it was decidedly not deep or insightful. "Profound" (very great or intense) creates this necessary contrast.

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The correct answer to the question "The author's latest novel, far from being a ______ exploration of human nature, offered only superficial insights, relying heavily on trite tropes." is Option A: profound.

The other options — B) facile, C) prosaic, D) pedestrian — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The phrase "far from being" signals a contrast. If the novel offered "superficial insights" and "trite tropes," it was decidedly not deep or insightful. "Profound" (very great or intense) creates thi…

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The author's latest novel, far from being a ______ exploration of human nature, offered only superficial insights, relying heavily on trite tropes.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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