ap´pre|hen´sive|ness

ap´pre|hen´sive|ness
ap|pre|hen|sive «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective.
1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »

The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea.

2. quick to understand; able to learn.
3. perceptive (of).
ap´pre|hen´sive|ly, adverb.
ap´pre|hen´sive|ness, noun.

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