apprehension
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
ap · pre · hen · sion
ˌæ · prɪ · ˈhɛn · ʃən
English Definition
n. anxiety or fear about the future
Significado en Español
aprensión, temor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lo lắng, sợ hãi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “apprehension”:
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A
anxiety
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B
confidence
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C
calmness
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D
relief
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A — anxiety.
“apprehension” means n. anxiety or fear about the future
Common questions about “apprehension”
What does “apprehension” mean?
apprehension — n. anxiety or fear about the future. In Chinese: 忧虑，恐惧.
How do you pronounce “apprehension”?
apprehension is pronounced /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · pre · hen · sion.
Is “apprehension” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. apprehension appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
