GRE Word List

APPREHENSIVE

viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future

The meaning of the word apprehensive is viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future.

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WordMeaning
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
advertto turn the mind or attention
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
descryto catch sight of