What does the word Trepidation mean?

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Question 1 of 5

What does the word Trepidation mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Misgivings'. Trepidation is defined as a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Choice A ('Fear') is too broad and does not capture the specific sense of unease that trepidation conveys. Choice C ('Confidence') is the opposite of what trepidation represents. Choice D ('Doubt') is related to uncertainty but does not fully encapsulate the sense of fear and anxiety associated with trepidation.

Question 2 of 5

What does it mean if a patient is lethargic?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What do contours refer to?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

If someone is disseminating information, what are they doing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Broadcasting it.' Disseminating information means spreading or sharing it widely to reach a broader audience. Choice A, 'Hiding it,' is incorrect as disseminating involves making information known, not concealing it. Choice C, 'Destroying it,' is incorrect as disseminating means to distribute, not to eliminate. Choice D, 'Withholding it,' is incorrect because withholding information means keeping it back rather than sharing it openly.

Question 5 of 5

What does contrite mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Regretful.' Contrite means feeling regret or remorse. Choice A, 'Guilty,' does not fully capture the meaning of contrite as it implies a judgement of culpability rather than a feeling of remorse. Choice C, 'Shameful,' is incorrect as it focuses on the emotion of shame rather than regret. Choice D, 'Pleased,' is the opposite of what contrite means, as it signifies satisfaction or happiness, which is contradictory to feeling regretful or remorseful.

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