The speaker's _____ remarks, devoid of any substantive argument, did little to sway the skeptical audience.

A trenchant

B perfunctory

C adroit

D vapid

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

The context indicates the remarks lacked substance and failed to convince. 'Vapid' means offering nothing stimulating or challenging, dull, which fits perfectly. 'Trenchant' means incisive or keen, the opposite.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The speaker's _____ remarks, devoid of any substantive argument, did little to sway the skeptical audience." is Option D: vapid.

The other options — A) trenchant, B) perfunctory, C) adroit — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The context indicates the remarks lacked substance and failed to convince. 'Vapid' means offering nothing stimulating or challenging, dull, which fits perfectly. 'Trenchant' means incisive or keen, t…

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The speaker's _____ remarks, devoid of any substantive argument, did little to sway the skeptical audience.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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