quiver

 

The word "quiver" is similar to the words shake, shiver, and tremble. To quiver shows that an animal or a person is nervous or afraid.

  • The rabbit quivered in fear when it saw the fox.
  • The little boy’s lower lip began to quiver when he realized he was going to be punished.
  • The woman who won the lottery quivered with excitement.
  • During the interview, the man quivered a little because he was so nervous.
  • His quivering revealed a lack of self-confidence.

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February 17, 2015