Basic Details
Word: Quiver
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shake or tremble, usually because of fear or excitement.
Synonyms: Tremble, shake, shiver
Antonyms: Steady, calm, still
Idioms and Phrases
- Quiver in your boots: To feel very frightened or scared. Example: "When the teacher announced a surprise test, I began to quiver in my boots."
- Quiver with excitement: To shake slightly because of happiness or excitement. Example: "She quivered with excitement when she saw her birthday gifts."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The leaves began to quiver in the gentle breeze of the morning.
Example 2: As the thunder roared, he could not help but quiver in fear.
Example 3: She held the butterfly carefully, trying not to quiver with joy as it rested on her hand.
Fun Fact
The word "quiver" comes from the Old English term "cwifrian," which meant to shake or tremble. Interestingly, a quiver is also a container used by archers to hold arrows!
Famous Quote
"Fear is nothing but an opportunity to quiver." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quiver" mean?
a) To run quickly
b) To shake or tremble
c) To jump high
d) To sit still
Answer: b) To shake or tremble
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quiver"?
a) Steady
b) Shiver
c) Jump
d) Laugh
Answer: b) Shiver
3. Which of these is an antonym of "quiver"?
a) Shake
b) Tremble
c) Stay still
d) Flutter
Answer: c) Stay still
4. Which sentence uses "quiver" correctly?
a) He will quiver to the park.
b) She tried not to quiver while giving her speech.
c) The frog quivered high in the tree.
d) I quiver my bike every day.
Answer: b) She tried not to quiver while giving her speech.
5. Which idiom relates to feeling scared?
a) Quiver in your boots
b) Quiver with excitement
c) Seek and you shall find
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Quiver in your boots
