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ap•pre•hen•sive
Pronunciation: (ap"ri-hen'siv), [key]—
adj.
1. uneasy or fearful about something that might happen:
apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
2. quick to learn or understand.
3. perceptive; discerning (usually fol. by
of).
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