Polyglot Dictionary

apprehension

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/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

noun B2
N Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. aprensión

N Category Thing Concreteness Concrete Animacy Inanimate Countability Countable Scope Individual

Usage notes

A formal word for anxious anticipation about something uncertain — more elevated than simple worry or nervousness.

Práctica

1 ¿Qué significa apprehension?

2 Completa el espacio en blanco: He felt a sense of ___ before the interview.

3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a apprehension?

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