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apprehensive

/ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
ap · pre · hen · sive /ˌæp · rɪ · ˈhɛn · sɪv/
English Definition
adj. anxious, fearful
中文释义
忧虑的
Significado en Español
aprensivo, preocupado
한국어 뜻
걱정하는, 두려워하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lo lắng, sợ hãi
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apprehend(understand/worry)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “apprehensive”.

  1. A confident
  2. B nervous
  3. C indifferent
  4. D joyful
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B — nervous. “apprehensive” means adj. anxious, fearful

Common questions about “apprehensive”

What does “apprehensive” mean?

apprehensive — adj. anxious, fearful. In Chinese: 忧虑的.

How do you pronounce “apprehensive”?

apprehensive is pronounced /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · pre · hen · sive.

Is “apprehensive” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. apprehensive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “apprehensive”?

apprehend(understand/worry)

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