Question

in her memoir, dr patel described the laboratory as a place of both discovery and trepidation. each experiment carried the potential for groundbreaking results but also for failure that could set her back months. despite the anxiety, she approached her work with meticulous care and relentless curiosity. as used in the passage, what does the word trepidation most nearly mean? a excitement b apprehension c satisfaction d confusion

Explanation:

The context mentions "Despite the anxiety", indicating that "trepidation" is related to a feeling of fear or unease. "Apprehension" means anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen, which is the closest in meaning to "trepidation" among the options.

Answer:

B. apprehension