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Apprehensive

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
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(adj) Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

I am apprehensive of the outcome.
The climbers were apprehensive of their danger.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I am a bit ____ about starting my new job in a different city.

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