word
Apprehensive
A-prih-HEH-nsihv
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
apprehensive
Dictionary meaning
In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.
Examples
- Apprehensive for one's life.
- They were apprehensive about their job.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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