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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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