Question

what is the meaning of the word vacuous as used in the passage? kristen was consistently disappointed by the programs she saw on t.v., which were dominated by vacuous reality shows and sitcoms. after years of suffering through such empty entertainment, she finally canceled her cable subscription, retreating to books and the occasional highly reviewed movie. boring unsophisticated mindless

Explanation:

In the passage, "vacuous" describes reality shows and sitcoms that Kristen finds empty. "Mindless" best captures the sense of lacking substance or intelligence, similar to "empty" entertainment. "Boring" just means uninteresting, and "unsophisticated" refers to being lacking in refinement.

Answer:

mindless