Question

Based on the context of the sentence, what is most likely the meaning of the underlined word?

Answer 1

The answer is C apprehensive

Answer 2

Based on the context of the sentence, the meaning of the underlined word is:

c. Apprehensive

The word "timorous" means "apprehensive" in the sense of "shy" and "lacking confidence". Therefore, it makes sense that timorous people suffer more from stress than more aggressive ones, since they tend to hold back too much, to the point of being assaulted by anger and depression due to their lack of assertiveness.