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In this context, what does "vain" most nearly mean?

A
Boastful
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Desperate
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C
Wasted
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D
Capricious
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Complex
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Solution

The correct option is C Wasted
"Vain" in the first line of the given passage means 'worthless' or 'useless'. Therefore, the most apt word close in meaning to the above words is
option C) wasted. The other options are incorrect meaning of the word 'vain'.

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