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aquiver
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aquiver
(adjective)
aquiver
/ə
ˈ
kwɪvɚ/
adjective
aquiver
/ə
ˈ
kwɪvɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of AQUIVER
not used before a noun
:
shaking or trembling because of strong emotion
:
quivering
He was all
aquiver
with excitement/rage.
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