Despite receiving approbation for his work several times that year, Tim ... ...

Despite receiving approbation for his work several times that year, Tim felt ________ about his job in the floundering economy.
(A) confident
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

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Posted: 10/20/2017 10:55
Why is this C?
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Posted: 10/20/2017 14:38
Hi Nabiha,

Tim is worried that he may lose his job because the economy is floundering. Now, the meaning of 'apprehensive' is 'worried,' 'anxious.' Hence, the answer consists of choices (B) and (C).

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