adj. Perceptive; quick to learn; intelligent; capable of grasping with the mind or intellect.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning.
adj. Knowing; conscious; cognizant.
adj. Relating to the faculty of apprehension.
adj. Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil.
adj. Sensible; feeling; perceptive.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In the habit of seizing; ready to catch or seize; desirous to lay hold of: used literally and figuratively.
Quick to learn or understand; quick of apprehension.
Realizing; conscious; cognizant.
In a state of apprehension or fear; feeling alarm; fearful.
Inclined to believe or suspect; suspicious: as, I am apprehensive that he does not understand me.
Perceptive; feeling; sensitive.
In metaphysics, relating to simple apprehension.
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adj. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
adj. quick to understand
adj. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
Word Usage
"For a moment, Helen stood very still, her expression apprehensive, her hands rubbing the ball, exploring the slickness of the horsehide and the ridges of the stitching."