Question

his body was taut and trembling with fear. source: tiger. tiger in the sentence above, taut has the same or almost the same meaning as: tired timid tearful tense

Explanation:

The word "taut" in the context of a body trembling with fear means tight - strung or rigid due to stress or anxiety. "Tense" has a similar meaning of being in a state of mental or physical strain. "Tired" refers to fatigue, "timid" to shyness, and "tearful" to being on the verge of crying.

Answer:

D. tense