ap·pre·hen·sive

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• pre|hen|sive — «pree HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. seizing or laying hold of. 2. Figurative. apprehending: »a prehensive mind …   Useful english dictionary

• ap´pre|hen´sive|ly — 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).… …   Useful english dictionary

• 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 …   Useful english dictionary

• com´pre|hen´sive|ly — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… …   Useful english dictionary

• com|pre|hen|sive — «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending: »Benjamin Franklin …   Useful english dictionary

• 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).… …   Useful english dictionary

• com´pre|hen´sive|ness — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… …   Useful english dictionary

• in´com|pre|hen´sive|ly — in|com|pre|hen|sive «IHN kom prih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. not comprehensive; unduly limited or restricted. 2. lacking in understanding. –in´com|pre|hen´sive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• in|com|pre|hen|sive — «IHN kom prih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. not comprehensive; unduly limited or restricted. 2. lacking in understanding. –in´com|pre|hen´sive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• mis´ap|pre|hen´sive|ly — mis|ap|pre|hen|sive «MIHS ap rih HEHN sihv», adjective. misapprehending; apt to misapprehend. –mis´ap|pre|hen´sive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• mis|ap|pre|hen|sive — «MIHS ap rih HEHN sihv», adjective. misapprehending; apt to misapprehend. –mis´ap|pre|hen´sive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary