Vocabulary Studio 63: Trepidation to unperturbed

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1In the example "She approached the first rehearsal with trepidation.", what does trepidation mean?A. An uneasy feeling of guilt or moral hesitation.B. Refusal to compromise or change one's position.C. Anxiety or fear about what may happen.D. A puzzle representing words through pictures, letters, or symbols.

2In the example "A triumvirate directed the small academy.", what does triumvirate mean?A. A concluding section that rounds off a musical or literary work.B. A person who challenges cherished beliefs or established conventions.C. An introductory statement preceding a main text or action.D. A group of three people sharing authority or control.

3In the example "The critic examined the trope of the unexpected homecoming.", what does trope mean?A. A recurring theme, convention, or figurative device.B. An inhabitant or regular occupant of a particular place.C. Weariness or lack of physical or mental energy.D. A sharp fragment of a broken object, especially glass or pottery.

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