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Exam: TOEFL

appreciative

IPA: /əˈpriːʃətɪv/

KK: /əˈpriːʃətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a feeling of gratitude or thankfulness; recognizing the value of something or someone.

Example: She was very appreciative of the help she received during her project.

appreciatively

IPA: /əˈpriːʃətɪvli/

KK: /əˈpriːʃəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows gratitude or recognition for something good or valuable.

Example: She smiled appreciatively when he complimented her work.

appreciator

IPA: /əˈpriːʃieɪtə/

KK: /əˈpriːʃieɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who recognizes the value or quality of something and enjoys it.

Example: As an art appreciator, she spends her weekends visiting galleries and exhibitions.

appreciatory

IPA: /əˈpriːʃiətəri/

KK: /əˈpriːʃiətɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Showing gratitude or recognition for something positive or valuable.

Example: She gave an appreciatory nod after receiving the compliment.

apprehend

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To understand or grasp the meaning of something.

Example: It took me a while to apprehend the complex theory in the book.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone into custody or to understand something clearly.

Example: The police were able to apprehend the suspect after a long chase.

apprehensible

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or grasped mentally.

Example: The instructions were clear and apprehensible, making it easy for everyone to follow them.

apprehensibly

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsəblɪ/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows fear or anxiety about something that may happen; carefully and with concern.

Example: She approached the situation apprehensibly, unsure of what to expect.

apprehension

IPA: /ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of fear or worry about what might happen in the future.

Example: She felt a sense of apprehension before the big exam.

apprehensive

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Feeling worried or nervous about what might happen in the future.

Example: She felt apprehensive about starting her new job.

apprehensively

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/

KK: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows fear or worry about something that might happen.

Example: She looked at the dark clouds apprehensively, fearing a storm.

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