noun · Easy SAT word

    Apprehension

    dread; fearful expectation or anticipation

    Apprehension in a sentence

    She felt growing apprehension about the upcoming medical exam.

    Synonyms for apprehension

    • fear
    • anxiety
    • dread

    Antonyms for apprehension

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