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tremulous

/ˈtɹɛmjuləs/

Meanings
adjective
Trembling, quivering, or shaking.

Examples :

"Her voice was tremulous as she announced she had won the scholarship. "
body physiology sensation

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration trembling

trembling verb

/ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

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

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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quivering verb

/ˈkwɪvəɹɪŋ/

To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

"The puppy, frightened by the loud thunder, was quivering in my arms. "

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hesitant adjective

/ˈhɛzɪtənt/

Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

"I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper."

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timid adjective

/ˈtɪmɪd/

Lacking in courage or confidence.

"The student was timid during the presentation, barely whispering his answers. "

Illustration voice

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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shaking verb

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

"He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."

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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. "

Illustration scholarship

scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "