Dictionary Check: apprehensive

"apprehensive" is a valid word!

Scrabble 22 points
Words with Friends 25 points

Definition

adjective

quick to understand

Example: "a kind and apprehensive friend"
Synonyms:
adjective

mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

Example: "apprehensive about her job"
Synonyms:
adjective

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

Example: "apprehensive for one's life"

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