apportioned
- v distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- v give out as one's portion or share
- s given out in portions
apposite
- s being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
appraising
- v evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- v consider in a comprehensive way
- s exercising or involving careful evaluations
looked him over with an appraising eye
appreciable
- s enough to be estimated or measured
appreciable amounts of noxious wastes are dumped into the harbor
appreciated
- v recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- v be fully aware of; realize fully
- v hold dear
- v gain in value
The yen appreciated again! - v increase the value of
- s fully understood or grasped
dangers not yet appreciated
appreciative
- s feeling or expressive of gratitude
was appreciative of his efforts
an appreciative word - s having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
appreciative of a beautiful landscape
an appreciative laugh from the audience
apprehended
- v get the meaning of something
- v take into custody
- v anticipate with dread or anxiety
- s fully understood or grasped
these apprehended truths
apprehensive
- s quick to understand
a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne - s mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
apprehensive about her job
felt apprehensive about the consequences - s in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
apprehensive for one's life
apprehensive of danger