<p>Vehement is the response that “just doesn’t fit.” There is nothing vehement about the paragraph. Go read the paragraph, stop after each sentence, and ask yourself what was “forceful” or “passionate” about that sentence.</p>
<p>The paragraph is at least, however, mildly caustic (reasons on the last page which no one has contested). Caustic is the “best” answer, even if it is not a “right” answer.</p>