apprehensive
/ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
ap · pre · hen · sive
/ˌæp · rɪ · ˈhɛn · sɪv/
English Definition
adj. anxious, fearful
Significado en Español
aprensivo, preocupado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lo lắng, sợ hãi
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Example Sentence
I feel apprehensive about the exam.
我对考试感到忧虑。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
apprehend(understand/worry)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “apprehensive”.
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A
confident
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B
nervous
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C
indifferent
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D
joyful
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B — nervous.
“apprehensive” means adj. anxious, fearful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She felt ______ about walking home alone in the dark.
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A
confident
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B
eager
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C
apprehensive
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D
relaxed
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C — apprehensive.
“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.
How do you use “apprehensive” in a sentence?
I feel apprehensive about the exam. (我对考试感到忧虑。)
What are synonyms for “apprehensive”?
anxious, uneasy — all close in meaning to apprehensive (adj. anxious, fearful).
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)
