Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech.
A
excited
B
nervous
C
aggressive
D
happy
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Timorous" means fearful or shy, which is nearest in meaning to feeling nervous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11432)