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apprehensive
/ˌæ prɪ ˈhɛn sɪv/
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in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
apprehensive meaning(s)
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- (adj) in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
- (adj) mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
- (adj) quick to understand
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- Boyle was apprehensive of the box office openings as he was not sure how the public would react to his movie.
- The architect was apprehensive that the building would collapse any moment.
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apprehensively
with anxiety or apprehension
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apprehensiveness
fearful expectation or anticipation
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apprentice
/ə ˈprɛn təs/
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works for an expert to learn a trade
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apprenticed
/ə ˈprɛn təst/
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bound by contract
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apprenticeship
/ə ˈprɛn təs ˌʃɪp/
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the position of apprentice
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appressed
pressed close to or lying flat against something
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apprisal
informing by words
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apprise
/ə ˈpraɪz/
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inform (somebody) of something
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apprize
/ə ˈpraɪz/
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inform (somebody) of something
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appro
/ˈæ proʊ/
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an informal British abbreviation of approval
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approach
/ə ˈproʊtʃ/
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ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
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approach path
the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
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approach pattern
the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land…
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approach shot
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting…
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approach trench
a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front…
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approachability
/ə ˌprəʊ tʃə ˈbɪ lɪ tɪ/
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the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
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approachable
/ə ˈproʊ tʃə bəl/
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capable of being read with comprehension
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approaching
/ə ˈproʊ tʃɪŋ/
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the event of one object coming closer to another
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approbate
/ˈæ prəʊ bɛɪt/
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approve or sanction officially
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approbation
/ˌæ prə ˈbeɪ ʃən/
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official approval
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approbative
/ˈæ prəʊ bɛɪ tɪv/
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expressing or manifesting praise or approval
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approbatory
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
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appropriable
that can be appropriated