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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Kaltume crouched over the papers…

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?

  • A.
    wrote on
  • B.
    stood on
  • C.
    walked over
  • D.
    bent over
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

crouched; a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.