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quake  audio  (kwk) KEY 

intr.v.
quaked, quak·ing, quakes
  1. To shake or tremble, as from instability or shock.
  2. To shiver, as with cold or from strong emotion. See Synonyms at shake.
NOUN:
  1. An instance of quaking.
  2. An earthquake.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English quaken, from Old English cwacian

OTHER FORMS:
quaky(Adjective)


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