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Trepidatory (adj) means causing fear or nervousness in someone.

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Causing fear or nervousness in someone.

"Unfortunately, like Guthrie he has never given a formal statement of his principles, and it is therefore up to the reader to ferret out these things for himself — always a trepidatory procedure." — Charles Egerton Osgood, Method and Theory in Experimental Psychology (1953)

"Russell took his usual chair and the usual trepidatory sip, and was pleasantly surprised." — David Downing, Silesian Station (2008)

Describing an earthquake that shakes up and down rather than from side to side.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of trepidatory?

"trepidatory" (adj) means causing fear or nervousness in someone.

What are the different meanings of trepidatory?

"trepidatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Causing fear or nervousness in someone; 2. Describing an earthquake that shakes up and down rather than from side to side.