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
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
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eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
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advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
wontaccustomed
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
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