quake
Pronunciation:
/kweɪk//kweɪk/noun
Definitions
A trembling or shaking.
Example: We felt a quake in the apartment every time the train went by.
An earthquake, a trembling of the ground with force.
Example: California is plagued by quakes; there are a few minor ones almost every month.
verb
Definitions
To tremble or shake.
Example: I felt the ground quaking beneath my feet.
To be in a state of fear, shock, amazement, etc., such as might cause one to tremble.