The hairy wild-bee that murmurs and hankers up and down, that gripes the fullgrown lady-flower, curves upon her with amorous firm legs, takes his will of her, and holds himself tremulous and tight till he is satisfied. What does tremulous mean ?
Correct answer: A. Trembling and timid
- A. Trembling and timid
- B. Stiff
- C. Afraid
- D. Contemplating and deciding
Explanation
Tremulous means trembling or quivering, especially from excitement, fear, or physical movement. In this passage it describes the bee's shaking motion, so option a is the closest choice.
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