Tremor Meaning
/ˈtɹɛmə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA shake, quiver, or vibration.
nounA shake, quiver, or vibration., A rhythmic, uncontrollable shaking of all or part of the body due to partial muscle contractions.
Sentence Examples
The croaking frogs inspired tremor in Mary.
A powerful tremor knocked Tom off his feet.
CEFR Practice Quiz
During the earthquake, a strong ____ shook the ground beneath our feet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A small ____ was felt in the early morning, causing some of the windows in the old house to rattle slightly today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English tremour (“fright”), from Anglo-Norman tremour and Old French tremor, from Latin tremor.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The ground tremored under their big boots."
— 2004, Andrea Levy, chapter 17, in Small Island, London: Review, page 188:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
During the earthquake, a strong ____ shook the ground beneath our feet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A small ____ was felt in the early morning, causing some of the windows in the old house to rattle slightly today.