August 24, 2011 - Word of the Day: shake

There was an earthquake yesterday felt along the east coast of the United States, so the word of the day is "shake." We use this word to describe sudden movement of an object or a part of the body. This is really a great word if you aren't familiar with it yet!

It's usually used as a verb, and because it's an irregular verb, I'll show it to you in its four main forms:

• The ground shakes when there's an earthquake.
• Did you shake the orange juice before you poured it?
• Some performers shake their bodies and roll their hips when they sing.
• Lena's entire car shook while driving over the gravel road.
• Two business people shook hands when they came to an agreement.
• Have you ever shaken hands with the President of the United States?
• Old buildings can't stand too much shaking of the ground. They crack and fall apart.

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