Word
tremor
US/ˈtɹɛmɝ/
UK/tɹˈɛmɐ/
Definitions
01body/voice shaking
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine
n. a slight shaking movement in your body or voice, often caused by fear, excitement, or illness.
n. an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.
“I could hear a slight tremor in her voice as she began her speech.”
“The patient exhibited a resting tremor in his right hand, which became less pronounced during purposeful movement.”
Antonyms
02earthquake
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a small earthquake or a slight shaking of the ground.
n. a relatively minor seismic vibration of the earth's crust.
Español:temblor
“The city felt a small tremor last night, but no buildings were damaged.”
“Seismologists recorded a series of minor tremors preceding the major volcanic eruption by several hours.”
Synonyms
03to shake
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. to shake or tremble quickly and uncontrollably.
v. to undergo rapid, involuntary oscillation or trembling.
“The leaves began to tremor as the cold wind blew through the valley.”
“His hands continued to tremor long after the immediate danger had passed, reflecting his deep psychological distress.”
Real-World Examples
“Deivi, who was asleep when the tremor began, says that he thought he was dreaming when the movement was gentle.” “The tremor was felt across large parts of Colombia and in neighbouring countries, including Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.” Etymology
From Middle English tremour (“fright”), from Anglo-Norman tremour and Old French tremor, from Latin tremor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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