tremor
noun/ˈtrɛmər/
Frequency rank: #12,459 most common English word
Meaning
a slight shaking or quivering movement, often caused by an earthquake or strong emotion.
Example sentence
Everyone in the building felt the sudden tremor that shook the ground beneath their feet.
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