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apprehensive
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adjective (a)
- Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- quick to understand(adj.all)Example:
A kind and apprehensive friend.
source: wordnet30 - mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc(adj.all)Example:
Apprehensive about her job.
Felt apprehensive about the consequences.
source: wordnet30 - in fear or dread of possible evil or harm(adj.all)Example:
Apprehensive for one's life.
Apprehensive of danger.
source: wordnet30