Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

People applauded as the vernacular leader __________ on indefinitely regarding the new bridge.

'Vernacular' is the clue. This could indicate a person who is not in the 'know' of things. 'Smatter' means to speak or utter (a language, words, etc.) with only slight knowledge of the subject. 'Bamboozle' means  to deceive or cheat by trickery. 'Gab' means to talk much or idly. 'Chatter' (or gab) means to make short, indistinct sounds in rapid succession. For example, birds and squirrels chatter.