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Wordabulary

vacuous

Pronunciation
Adjective C1 Advanced

Quick answer

Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; empty of meaning.

"The speech was full of vacuous slogans with no real substance."

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Which word fits the gap? "The speech was full of _____ slogans with no real substance."

Answer: vacuous

In your own words, what does "vacuous" mean?

Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; empty of meaning.

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