Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The villagers were APPREHENSIVE about the old dam's safety.

confidentCorrect answerYour answerarrestedCorrect answerYour answeruneasyCorrect answerYour answerhappyCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Apprehensive means worried that something bad will happen. Uneasy is the closest.

Worth noting

Arrested is a trap from apprehend, which can mean to arrest. Apprehensive has nothing to do with arrest.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The villagers were APPREHENSIVE about the old dam's safety.