Question

the vast majority opposed what they saw as an anemic attempt to protect the internet from manipulation by large cable and telecom companies. in this sentence, anemic means: intended to deceive prohibited by law lacking vigor or energy having unexpected bad fortune

Explanation:

The word "anemic" in English often means lacking strength, vitality or energy. In the context of the sentence, people oppose what they see as a weak - ineffective attempt to protect the Internet.

Answer:

C. lacking vigor or energy