Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
ANXIOUS
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The word that is closest in meaning to the word anxious is apprehensive.
- Anxious means feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy.
- Apprehensive means feeling worried or fearful about something that might happen.
The two words are similar in that they both suggest a feeling of worry or unease. However, the word anxious has a more general meaning, while the word apprehensive has a more specific meaning that is focused on fear of something that might happen.
The other words on the list do not have the same meaning as anxious. The word collected means calm and in control of oneself, the word accept means to receive something willingly, and the word flawless means perfect or without any errors.