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tremulous

trem·u·lous [ trémmyələss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. trembling: shaking, trembling, or quavering, e.g. from fear or nervousness
in a tremulous voice

2. fearful: showing fear or nervousness about something

[Early 17th century. < Latin tremulus (see tremble)]

trem·u·lous·ly adverb
trem·u·lous·ness noun
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