quiver
/ˈkwɪv.ər/
quiv · er
ˈkwɪv · ər
English Definition
v. to shake slightly
Significado en Español
temblar, estremecerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
run, rung
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Example Sentence
Her lips quivered as she spoke.
她说话时嘴唇在颤抖。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “quiver”:
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A
freeze
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B
strengthen
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C
steady
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D
tremble
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D — tremble.
“quiver” means v. to shake slightly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The bitter cold made her lips ______ as she waited at the bus stop.
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A
quiver
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B
steady
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C
still
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D
freeze
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A — quiver.
“quiver” means v. to shake slightly
Common questions about “quiver”
What does “quiver” mean?
quiver — v. to shake slightly. In Chinese: 颤抖.
How do you pronounce “quiver”?
quiver is pronounced /ˈkwɪv.ər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: quiv · er.
How do you use “quiver” in a sentence?
Her lips quivered as she spoke. (她说话时嘴唇在颤抖。)
What are synonyms for “quiver”?
tremble, shake, shiver — all close in meaning to quiver (v. to shake slightly).
Is “quiver” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. quiver appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
