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Shudder

/ʃˈʌdər/
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(verb) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

The sound of an awful scream made him shudder.
I shudder to think of it.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A cold breeze from the open window made her ____ as she realized she had forgotten to wear a jacket.

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