Despite his pompous style and gestures, the audience failed to evince any interest in his lecture.

Answer: Option A

Display : give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill).
Hide : put or keep out of sight.
Develop : grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Take : lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.
Evince : reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

Synonym of Evince is Display