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apprehensive

/,æprɪ'hɛnsɪv/ · æprɪhɛnsɪv

Apprehensive has 4 syllables: ap · pre · hen · sive.

ap
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pre
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hen
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sive
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adjective. Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc.

adjective. Quick to understand.

adjective. In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.

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