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What does the italicized word mean?
The party indulged in vociferous protest.

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Loud
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B
Peaceful
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C
Acrimonious
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D
Meager
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Solution

The correct option is A Loud
The meanings of the options are as follows:
(A) Loud - producing or capable of producing much noise; easily audible

(B) Peaceful - free from disturbance
(C) Acrimonious - (typically of speech or debate) angry and bitter
(D) Meagre - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

The italicized adjective is used to describe the word 'protest'. Vociferous means (especially of a person or speech) vehement (showing strong feelings) or clamorous (loud). From the given options, 'loud' best fits with the word protest. Hence, option A is the correct option.

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