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quavered

/ˈkweɪvərd/ /ˈkweɪvəd/

Meanings
verb
To shake in a trembling manner.

Examples :

"My voice quavered as I told my mother the bad news about the test. "
sound sensation body emotion

Related Words

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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leaving verb

/ˈliːvɪŋ/

To have a consequence or remnant.

"The heavy rain was leaving puddles all over the playground. "

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puppy noun

/ˈpʌpi/

A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12-18 months)

"The puppy played excitedly in the park, chasing squirrels. "

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mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

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trembling verb

/ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

"Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears"

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company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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voice noun

/vɔɪs/

Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character

"His low voice allowed him to become a bass in the choir."

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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shake noun

/ˈʃeɪk/

The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.

"She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

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singing verb

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."