Question

read the sentence from paragraph 9 of “american flag stands for tolerance.” after all, it is in robust debate that we are most true to ourselves. which synonym for robust most closely communicates the same meaning? tough sturdy vigorous boisterous

Explanation:

"Robust" in the context of a debate means strong - spirited, energetic, and intense. "Vigorous" means strong, energetic, and forceful, which closely matches the meaning in the given sentence. "Tough" usually refers to being difficult or resilient in a non - energetic sense related to debate. "Sturdy" is more about physical strength or durability. "Boisterous" implies noisy and rowdy, which is not the most appropriate for a debate context as it focuses more on noise than the quality of the exchange.

Answer:

C. Vigorous