Directions for questions : Choose the word which is farthest in meaning to the…

Explanation:

"Riveting" means extremely interesting, compelling, or completely engrossing.

• Gripping is a synonym of "Riveting" — it also means very exciting or absorbing.

• Boring means dull or uninteresting and is the direct antonym of "Riveting."

• Fatuous means silly or foolish; it is unrelated in meaning to "Riveting" and is not a clear opposite.

• Acquiesce is a verb meaning to accept or agree (often reluctantly); it is unrelated in meaning and differs in part of speech from the adjective "Riveting."

Therefore, "Boring" is the correct choice because it is the antonym (farthest in meaning) of "Riveting."