In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined: The town looked deserted but we moved in...

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation

Answer Details

The word "trepidation" in the sentence means a feeling of fear or apprehension about what might happen. The speaker says that they moved into the deserted town with trepidation, which implies that they were afraid or anxious about what they might encounter. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "trepidation" is "fear".